The nurse provides teaching on nevirapine (Viramune) for a patient who is HIV positive. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. Monitor for rash.
b. Observe urine color.
c. Report extremity pain.
d. Monitor for flulike symptoms.
ANS: B
When taking nevirapine (Viramune), the patient should be instructed to monitor for a rash especially during the first month because it may be life-threatening and require stopping the medication immediately. B. C. D. The patient does not need to monitor urine color, extremity pain, or flulike symptoms when taking Nevirapine (Viramune).
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