While Caring for a Client Who Is Receiving Desferal (Deferoxamine)

question 7

Multiple Choice

While caring for a client who is receiving Desferal (deferoxamine) , the nurse notes the client's urine is reddish colored. Which of the following conclusions should the nurse draw?

• A) There is a risk of hemolytic cystitis with this medication and the next dose should be held.
• B) The client may be experiencing liver toxicity; the physician should be contacted to request laboratory analysis be done.
• C) This is an expected and normal finding with the medication due to the excretion of iron.
• D) The client may have a secondary urinary tract infection and a urinalysis should be sent.

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Definitions:

Triacylglycerols

Lipids formed by three fatty acids linked to a glycerol molecule; a main form of energy storage in animals.

Phospholipids

Lipids in which two fatty acids and a phosphorus-containing group are attached to glycerol; major components of cell membranes.

Hydrocarbons

Organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon, often used as fuels and solvents.

Hydrophobic

Not readily interacting with water; having less affinity for water molecules than they have for each other. Compare with hydrophilic.