Which of the following would the nurse identify as a goal for a client who is receiving an antiviral drug? Select all that apply
A) Adverse reactions are identified and treated.
B) Adequate nutritional status is maintained.
C) Perceptions of body changes are managed successfully.
D) Skin integrity is successfully maintained.
E) Therapeutic response is achieved.
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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The goals for a client taking antiviral drugs can include the following: adverse reactions are identified and treated, adequate nutritional status is maintained, perceptions of body changes are managed successfully, skin integrity is successfully maintained, and therapeutic response is achieved.
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