Which teaching point is appropriate for a nurse to include when teaching a patient who has undergone a liver transplant?
1. "Your immunosuppressive medications may cause weight loss.".
2. "Reduce scheduled tacrolimus to every other day if nausea occurs.".
3. "Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) if fever develops.".
4. "Report sore throats to your health care provider.".
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Rationale 1: These medications generally cause weight gain.
Rationale 2: Anti-rejection drugs are taken every day and may not be omitted.
Rationale 3: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) should not be taken, as it is liver-toxic.
Rationale 4: The patient who has undergone a liver transplant should be instructed to report any signs of infection, such as a sore throat, as the medications prescribed to prevent organ rejection increase the risk of contracting infectious diseases.
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