A Client Is Taking Tetracycline for Acne

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client is taking tetracycline for acne. It is a drug known to cause photosensitivity. To avoid phototoxicity, the nurse provides client teaching. Which statement by the client indicates a need for more teaching?

• A) "I need to avoid excessive sunlight."
• B) "I need to use sunscreen when I go out during the day."
• C) "I need to wear protective clothing over exposed skin areas in sunlight."
• D) "I can stay in the sun for only about 4 hours a day."

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Definitions:

Causation

The action of causing something, implying a relationship where one event is the result of the occurrence of another event.

Cause-and-Effect Conclusion

The determination that one event (the cause) directly leads to another event (the effect).

Married People

Individuals who are in a legally recognized union or partnership with another person.

Unmarried People

Individuals who are not currently married or part of a marital union, including those who are single, divorced, or widowed.