A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed alosetron (Lotronex). Which assessment question should the nurse ask this client?
a. "Have you been experiencing any constipation?"
b. "Are you eating a diet high in fiber and fluids?"
c. "Do you have a history of high blood pressure?"
d. "What vitamins and supplements are you taking?"
ANS: A
Ischemic colitis is a life-threatening complication of alosetron. The nurse should assess the client for constipation. The other questions do not identify complications related to alosetron.
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