A client has been prescribed sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) for treatment of ulcerative colitis. Which nursing assessment question is essential?
1. "How long have you had ulcerative colitis?"
2. "What are you allergic to?"
3. "Are you lactose intolerant?"
4. "Do you have to stand in one place for long periods of time at your work?"
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: This is not the most important assessment data.
Rationale 2: The client who is allergic to sulfa drugs should not take sulfasalazine.
Rationale 3: Lactose intolerance is not a significant assessment finding for this client.
Rationale 4: Standing in one spot for long periods of time is not a significant issue with sulfasalazine.
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