The client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil). Which test does the nurse tell the client should be done on a regular basis?
1. Serum potassium
2. Eye exams
3. Serum glucose
4. Blood pressure
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Serum potassium monitoring is not necessary when the client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil).
Rationale 2: Blurred vision, inability to read, and visual field disturbances can occur when receiving hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil) so the client must have regular eye exams.
Rationale 3: Serum glucose monitoring is not necessary when the client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil).
Rationale 4: Blood pressure monitoring is not necessary when the client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil).
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