A Patient Who Is Taking Didanosine [Videx] Reports Nausea, Vomiting

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient who is taking didanosine [Videx] reports nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. What will the nurse recommend to this patient?

• A) "Take the drug with food to minimize these side effects."
• B) "Stop taking the drug immediately and resume taking it once your symptoms subside."
• C) "Take the medication in the evening to avoid experiencing these kinds of symptoms."
• D) "You will need laboratory tests to determine if these are serious effects of the drug."

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently.

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A reduced ability to make informed, thoughtful decisions, often due to factors like cognitive impairment or lack of information.

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