The nurse is caring for a newly diagnosed HIV-positive client who will be taking enfuvirtide (Fuzeon). Which precaution is important for the nurse to communicate to this client?
a. "Stop taking the medication if you devel-op a fever."
b. "Rotate the sites where you will be giving the injections."
c. "Take this medication with a snack or a small meal."
d. "Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this drug."
B
Fuzeon is available only as a subcutaneous injection and can cause injection site reactions and nodules. The client should be taught the subcutaneous technique, including rotation of sites. The client should not stop taking this medication for fever, it can be given without regard to food, and the drug will not make the client sleepy or drowsy, so caution with driving or operating machinery is not needed.
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