A nurse is discussing interferon alfa 2b with a patient. What will the nurse encourage the patient to do while taking this drug?
A) To avoid crowds
B) To increase salt intake
C) To decrease milk intake
D) To eat three meals a day
A
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Potential adverse effects in addition to the types of conditions interferon alfa 2b is prescribed to contribute to the need for the patient to take care to avoid people with infections so the patient should be taught to avoid crowds whenever possible. Adverse effects include dizziness, confusion, rash, dry skin, anorexia, nausea, bone marrow suppression, and flu-like syndrome. Salt, diet, and milk do not interfere with this drug.
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