The clinic nurse is caring for a 55-year-old farmer who has been prescribed an antiemetic for an inner ear problem. The patient states "I need to get back to work." With this patient especially, what will the nurse caution him about?
A) Weight gain
B) Suicidal ideation
C) Diarrhea
D) Photosensitivity
D
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Photosensitivity is a common adverse reaction with many antiemetics. The nurse should advise the patient to use sunscreen and wear protective garments if exposure cannot be avoided, which is unlikely considering the patient's occupation. Weight gain, suicidal ideation, and diarrhea have not been identified as adverse effects of antiemetics.
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