The nurse is planning care for a client newly diagnosed with emphysema who complains that the medication is causing a "shaky" feeling. What does the nurse recognize this to be?
1. A predictable side effect of the medication
2. An annoying side effect of the medication
3. A dose-dependent side effect of the medication
4. An allergic response to the medication
5. A serious adverse effect of the medication
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Many drugs used for emphysema cause nervousness, which may result in the client feeling unsteady.
Rationale 2: Many drugs used for emphysema cause annoying sides effects such as nervousness, which may result in the client feeling unsteady.
Rationale 3: Many drugs used for emphysema cause side effects such as nervousness, resulting in the client feeling unsteady. This side effect is often dose dependent.
Rationale 4: The nurse recognizes that unsteadiness is a common symptom. It does not have the characteristics of an allergic response, such as hives and swelling.
Rationale 5: The nurse recognizes that unsteadiness is a common symptom, not a serious adverse effect.
Global Rationale: Many drugs used for emphysema cause nervousness, which may result in the client feeling unsteady. Many drugs used for emphysema cause annoying sides effects such as nervousness, which may result in the client feeling unsteady. This side effect is often dose dependent. The nurse recognizes that unsteadiness is a common symptom. It does not have the characteristics of an allergic response, such as hives and swelling. The nurse recognizes that unsteadiness is a common symptom, not a serious adverse effect.
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