The nurse is teaching a client with hyperthyroidism regarding the prescribed medication propylthiouracil (PTU)
The nurse determines that teaching has been successful if the client states that he will report which of the following symptoms to the physician? 1. Fever
2. Nervousness
3. Tiredness
4. Fatigue
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Rationale: An adverse effect of propylthiouracil (PTU) is agranulocytosis. The client should be alert for this effect by noting the presence of fever or sore throat, which should be reported immediately. Muscle aches and excitability are neither side effects nor adverse effects of this medication. Tiredness may be an occasional side effect of the medication but does not warrant physician notification.
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