A client is receiving amphotericin B. The nurse will reinforce teaching by telling the client that he should report which symptoms?
1. Feeling hot
2. Hearing loss
3. Dizziness
4. Constipation
5. Heartburn
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Many clients develop fever and chills at the beginning of therapy.
Rationale 2: Amphotericin B can cause ototoxicity.
Rationale 3: Vertigo can occur due to ototoxicity, which may occur with amphotericin B.
Rationale 4: Constipation is not associated with amphotericin B.
Rationale 5: Heartburn is not associated with amphotericin B.
Global Rationale: Many clients develop fever and chills at the beginning of therapy. Amphotericin B can cause ototoxicity. Vertigo can occur due to ototoxicity, which may occur with amphotericin B. Constipation and heartburn are not associated with amphotericin B.
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