In monitoring clients on propylthiouracil (PTU), the nurse must be particularly watchful for:
a. cardiac arrest. c. hepatitis.
b. hypertensive crisis. d. agranulocytosis.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is not associated with PTU therapy.
B Incorrect: This is not associated with PTU therapy.
C Incorrect: This is not associated with PTU therapy.
D Correct: This is an adverse effect of PTU therapy.
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