Two days later, the client calls the nurse to report a sore throat, fever, and jaundice. The nurse should advise the client to:
a. decrease the dose of the sulfonamide.
b. go to bed and rest.
c. call the health care provider tomorrow, if he feels worse.
d. stop the sulfonamide and see the health care provider as soon as possible.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: The drug must be stopped, and the client should see his prescriber as soon as possible, as these may be manifestations of a blood dyscrasia.
B Incorrect: This is not the appropriate advice.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate advice.
D Correct: The drug must be stopped and the client should see his prescriber as soon as possible, as these may be manifestations of a blood dyscrasia.
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