A client receiving medication for malaria says he feels "fine" but complains of frequent nosebleeds. The nurse's first action should be:
a. assess when the nosebleeds began.
b. provide instruction about what action to take when a nosebleed occurs.
c. evaluate the client's understanding of his antimalarial medications.
d. draw a blood level of the drug the client is prescribed.
ANS: A
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A Correct: The nurse should first assess when the nosebleeds began, to see if their occurrence relates to when the client began therapy for malaria.
B Incorrect: This is not an appropriate first action.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate first action.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
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