The nurse should discontinue therapy and notify the physician if which of the following adverse reactions occurs in a client taking gonadotropin (Menopur)?
A) Abdominal pain
B) Visual disturbances
C) Auditory disturbances
D) Ascites
Ans: B
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If the patient complains of visual disturbances, the drug therapy is discontinued and the primary health care provider notified. An examination by an ophthalmologist is usually indicated. Abdominal pain and ascites are adverse reactions that may or may not require discontinuation of the drug. Auditory disturbances are not associated with this drug.
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