A Client with Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Prescribed Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) .The nurse should caution the client to:

• A)report blurred vision or decreased reading ability immediately.
• B)continue taking a glass of red wine before dinner to reduce cardiovascular risk.
• C)take this drug with an antacid to decrease stomach distress.
• D)expose skin to sunlight for at least 20 minutes every day to help with bone formation.

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Definitions:

Situational Factors

External influences that affect an individual's behavior, decisions, and attitudes in a given context.

Entrapment

A psychological state in which an individual feels trapped by their circumstances, leading to feelings of helplessness and despair.

State of Tension

A psychological and physical condition resulting from the presence of stressors, leading to feelings of strain or pressure.

Incongruent

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; conflicting.