The client is receiving cyanocobalamin (Cyanabin) every other week. What topic should the nurse include in the client teaching regarding this medication?
1. Alcohol increases the absorption.
2. Treatment might be necessary throughout the life span.
3. Headache is a common side effect.
4. Foods high in potassium should be avoided.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Alcohol increases the absorption is incorrect because alcohol decreases the absorption.
Rationale 2: Symptoms may take longer to subside if disease has been prolonged. Some neurological damage could be permanent, and treatment might need to continue for the remainder of the client's life.
Rationale 3: Headache is a common side effect is incorrect because side effects are uncommon.
Rationale 4: Foods high in potassium should be avoided is incorrect because hypokalemia is possible, and serum potassium levels should be monitored periodically.
Global Rationale: Symptoms may take longer to subside if disease has been prolonged. Some neurological damage could be permanent, and treatment might need to continue for the remainder of the client's life. Alcohol increases the absorption is incorrect because alcohol decreases the absorption. Headache is a common side effect is incorrect because side effects are uncommon. Foods high in potassium should be avoided is incorrect because hypokalemia is possible, and serum potassium levels should be monitored periodically.
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