Which intervention is required before administering the medication Depo-Provera to a client?
1. Assessing client height and weight
2. Determining intake of alcoholic beverages
3. Obtaining informed consent
4. Educating about a tyramine-free diet
ANS: 3
Because of the drug's effects and side effects, the client must give written consent before the drug can be administered initially. The client can withdraw consent at any time. 1. This medica-tion dose is not dependent on body weight. 2. Alcohol consumption is not a factor in determin-ing use of this medication. 4. This measure is not relevant.
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