The client is being treated with etretinate (Tegison, Soriatane). She has been using the medication for 6 weeks and is concerned because she has not seen an improvement in her symptoms
The most accurate response from the nurse is that it may be _____ months for the client to notice an improvement in her symptoms.
a. 2
b. 8
c. 4
d. 6
ANS: D
Treatment with etretinate may take up to 6 months to produce a change in the client's symptoms.
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