The nurse suspects that a patient being treated with deferoxamine (Desferal) is experiencing adverse effects of the medication. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?
Select all that apply.
1. urticaria
2. ecchymosis
3. upper body rash
4. pink urine
5. blood in the stool
Correct Answer: 1, 3
Deferoxamine (Desferal) is relatively safe, although local skin reactions such as rash and urticaria may develop. Ecchymosis, pink urine, and blood in the stool are not adverse effects of this medication.
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