Which of the following signs and symptoms associated with the adverse effects of nelfinavir (Viracept) would most concern the nurse?
a. Blood glucose of 78
b. Poor turgor and dry mucous membranes
c. Tingling in the extremities
d. Weight loss of 5 pounds in 3 weeks
B
A dose-limiting effect of nelfinavir is moderate to severe diarrhea, which can lead to dehydra-tion. It may also cause hyperglycemia.
A blood glucose level of 78 is not indicative of hyperglycemia.
Nelfinavir is not known to cause tingling in the extremities or weight loss.
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