A nurse would expect to administer antihelminthic therapy cautiously to which of the following clients? Select all that apply
A) Clients who are lactating
B) Clients with hepatic impairment
C) Clients with anemia
D) Clients with diabetes
E) Clients with renal impairment
Ans: A, B, C, E
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Antihelminthic drugs should be used cautiously in lactating clients and clients with hepatic or renal impairment and malnutrition or anemia.
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