After teaching a client who is prescribed methimazole, the nurse determines that the teaching was effective when the client states which of the following? Select all that apply
A) "I need to take the drug around the clock."
B) "I should call my primary health care provider if I have a fever."
C) "I can use any over-the-counter medications if I need to."
D) "I might have some tenderness and swelling of my neck."
E) "I don't need to monitor my weight like I did before."
Ans: A, B
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The client taking methimazole should take the drug as prescribed around the clock and call the primary health care provider if he develops fever, sore throat, cough, easy bleeding or bruising, headache, or a general feeling of malaise. The client also needs to check with the prescriber before using any nonprescription drugs and monitor his weight twice a week, notifying the primary health care provider if there is any sudden weight gain or loss. Tenderness and swelling would be noted if the client received radioactive iodine for a procedure.
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