The nurse is caring for a client prescribed Prussian blue. Which teaching instruction is most helpful?

Question

A) Prussian blue can lead to joint pain.
B) Prussian blue can turn the mouth, teeth, and stools blue.
C) Prussian blue can provide a blue tinge to the skin resembling cyanosis.
D) Prussian blue can alter the taste buds and decreasing food consumption.

Answer 1

B
Feedback:
It is most helpful to instruct on changes the client may see with medication administration so not to alarm the client if it happens. Prussian blue does turn the mouth, teeth and stools blue. It does not alter taste buds, lead to joint pain, nor turn the skin a blue tinge.