A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Systemic Lupus

question 29

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) who is taking hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) . When providing care for this patient, the nurse monitors for which adverse effect associated with the prescribed medication?

• A)Renal toxicity
• B)Retinal toxicity
• C)Cushingoid effects
• D)Pulmonary fibrosis

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