A nurse at a health care center has been asked to prepare a teaching plan for a client on oxazolidinedione therapy. Which of the following points should the nurse include?
A) Avoiding exposure to ultraviolet light
B) Taking the drug 2 hours after a meal
C) Taking the drug with milk
D) Avoiding carbonated drinks during therapy
Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse should suggest avoiding exposure to ultraviolet light in the teaching plan of the client on oxazolidinedione therapy because of the risk for photosensitivity. The nurse need not include taking the drug 2 hours after a meal, taking the drug with milk, or avoiding carbonated drinks.
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