A client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis will be starting drug therapy with etanercept (Enbrel). What is most important for the nurse to teach the client?
a. The correct technique for subcutaneous injections
b. How to self-monitor blood glucose levels
c. How to set up and prime the IV tubing
d. How to calculate the dosage based on symptoms
A
Enbrel is a parenteral medication that is given by subcutaneous injection. The client and/or the family will need to be taught how to give a subcutaneous injection correctly. Blood glucose le-vels should not be affected by this medication. The medication is not administered IV. Drug do-sages are not changed and recalculated by the client.
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