A Patient Who Has Been Taking Theophylline at Home Reports

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking theophylline at home reports having palpitations and jitteriness.What action will the nurse take?

• A) Ask the patient if herbal medications are used.
• B) Notify the provider to report theophylline toxicity.
• C) Recommend that the patient increase fluid intake.
• D) Request an order for renal function studies.

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