The nurse teaches the client that undesired effects are frequently associated with a client stopping a medication before completion of the full course
The nurse should also instruct the client that physiologic effects not related to the desired effect, which can be predicted or associated with the use of the drug, may also occur. What should the client recognize about these physiologic effects?
a. They are severe adverse reactions.
b. They are side effects.
c. They are synergistic effects.
d. They are toxic effects.
ANS: B
Some side effects are expected as part of drug therapy. The occurrence of these expected but undesirable side effects is not a reason to discontinue therapy. The nurse's role includes teaching clients to report any side effects. It is important to know that the occurrence of side effects is one of the primary reasons clients stop taking the prescribed medication.
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