The client says to the nurse, "My wife and I take the same drug, but we have different side effects. Are we doing something wrong?" What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "No. Differences such as your sex can result in different side effects."
2. "I'll have to check. What is the name of the drug you were using?"
3. "Possibly. This could happen if one uses generic or brand name drugs."
4. "I'm not sure. Maybe the drug is not the same; you should check it."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Drugs may elicit different responses depending on individual client factors such as age, sex, body mass, health status, and genetics. Asking he client to check a medication is fine, but this does not answer the client's question. There are differences between some generic and brand name drugs, but this is not the best answer. The nurse should not have to check the drug; basic knowledge should include knowing that the sex of clients can result in different side effects.
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