A Nurse Cares for a Client Who Is Prescribed Pioglitazone

question 33

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client who is prescribed pioglitazone (Actos) .After 6 months of therapy,the client reports that his urine has become darker since starting the medication.Which action should the nurse take?

• A) Assess for pain or burning with urination.
• B) Review the client's liver function study results.
• C) Instruct the client to increase water intake.
• D) Test a sample of urine for occult blood.

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