A client is receiving anakinra. After administering the drug, the nurse would continue to assess the client for which of the following?
A) Constipation
B) Abdominal pain
C) Retinal changes
D) Pancytopenia
Ans: D
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Due to the immunosuppressive properties of DMARD drugs, pancytopenia is an adverse effect of anakinra, a DMARD, and the client should be monitored for it closely. Administration of anakinra may also cause headache and irritation at the injection site, but not constipation, abdominal pain, or retinal changes.
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