The client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil). Which test does the nurse tell the client should be done on a regular basis?
1. Serum potassium
2. Eye exams
3. Serum glucose
4. Blood pressure
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Rationale 1: Serum potassium monitoring is not necessary when the client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil).
Rationale 2: Blurred vision, inability to read, and visual field disturbances can occur when receiving hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil) so the client must have regular eye exams.
Rationale 3: Serum glucose monitoring is not necessary when the client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil).
Rationale 4: Blood pressure monitoring is not necessary when the client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil).
Global Rationale: Blurred vision, inability to read, and visual field disturbances can occur when receiving hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil) so the client must have regular eye exams. Serum potassium monitoring, serum glucose monitoring, and blood pressure monitoring are not necessary when the client receives hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil).
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