A patient has been prescribed albendazole on an outpatient basis for an anthelmintic infection. After teaching the patient about the therapy, which statement by the patient indicates effective teaching?
A) "Easy bruising or bleeding is normal and needn't be reported."
B) "I need to disinfect the bathtub or shower stall immediately after bathing."
C) "I should avoid bathing daily if I have problems with my skin."
D) "I need to use oral contraceptives while I'm taking this drug."
Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the patient to disinfect the bathtub or shower stall immediately after bathing to avoid spreading the infection. Thrombocytopenia or easy bruising or bleeding is not normal and should be reported immediately. Impaired skin integrity is not associated with albendazole, so there is no need to avoid bathing daily. Instead of oral contraceptives, the nurse should recommend the barrier method during the course of therapy and for 1 month after discontinuing the therapy.
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