When teaching the client receiving quinidine, the nurse should include:
a. Its use must be discontinued, if gastrointestinal symptoms occur.
b. The doses should be administered near mealtimes.
c. The daily dose is best administered at bedtime.
d. It can cause high fever.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Quinidine should not be discontinued, unless prescribed by health care provider.
B Correct: To avoid or minimize GI symptoms, quinidine should be timed to coincide with meals.
C Incorrect: Quinidine should be administered near mealtimes.
D Incorrect: A high fever is not an adverse effect associated with quinidine.
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