When teaching the patient about a new medication, the nurse should include which information?
1. Adverse effects that can be expected
2. Which adverse effect to report to the health care provider
3. The drug's therapeutic action
4. Chemical composition of the drug
5. Name of the drug manufacturer
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale: In order to help the patient identify and prevent adverse effects, the patient should be taught the therapeutic action, adverse effects, and when to notify the health care provider of adverse effects.
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