What would the nurse stress to the 17-year-old girl who has been prescribed Accutane for her acne?
a. Avoid alcoholic beverages
b. Drink at least 1000 mL of fluid daily
c. Use dependable birth control to avoid pregnancy
d. Avoid exposure to the sun
ANS: C
Accutane has a destructive effect on fetal development. Dependable birth control is important to avoid a pregnancy.
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A. One B. Two C. Five D. Ten
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