A client with infertility who was treated with clomiphene (Clomid) for 6 months without success will now be treated with a follitropin. Which statement by this client would require immediate intervention by the health care provider?
1. "I have had three diarrhea stools each day since I started these medications."
2. "I have had a headache since I began using these medications."
3. "I began wheezing last night."
4. "My husband is going to give me these injections."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The development of diarrhea is common with these medications.
Rationale 2: Headaches are a common adverse effect of these medications.
Rationale 3: The client might be developing an acute exacerbation of asthma. This adverse effect must be addressed immediately.
Rationale 4: These medications are given by injection. It is common for someone other than the client to inject the medications.
Global Rationale: The client might be developing an acute exacerbation of asthma. This adverse effect must be addressed immediately. The development of diarrhea and headaches is common with these medications. These medications are given by injection. It is common for someone other than the client to inject the medications.
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