A client is prescribed oprelvekin. The nurse would administer the drug cautiously to the client if he had a history of which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Diabetes
B) Renal failure
C) Peptic ulcer disease
D) Heart failure
E) Atrial fibrillation
Ans: B, D, E
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Oprelvekin (Neumega) is used cautiously in clients with renal failure, heart failure, or atrial arrhythmias.
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