When teaching a client prescribed ritodrine about adverse effects of this medication, the nurse recognizes client understanding of the teaching when the client identifies which of the following:
a. somnolence. c. hypotension.
b. lethargy. d. nervousness.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of ritodrine.
B Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of ritodrine.
C Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of ritodrine.
D Correct: Nervousness, anxiety, headache, nausea, and palpitations are among the adverse effects of ritodrine.
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