A priority system of assessment in a client recently started on efavirenz (Sustiva) includes:
1. pulmonary.
2. CNS.
3. GI.
4. cardiac.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Although important, the pulmonary system is not the priority system for assessment with efavirenz.
Rationale 2: CNS–adverse effects are observed in at least 50% of the clients when first starting therapy with efavirenz.
Rationale 3: Although important, the GI system is not the priority system for assessment with efavirenz.
Rationale 4: Although important, the cardiac system is not the priority system for assessment with efavirenz.
Global Rationale: Although assessment of all systems is important, adverse effects are most commonly found in the CNS system.
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