A Child Is Diagnosed with Cryptosporidiosis, and the Prescriber Orders

question 3

Multiple Choice

A child is diagnosed with cryptosporidiosis, and the prescriber orders nitazoxanide [Alinia]. While preparing the child's parents to administer this drug, the nurse will:

• A) determine whether the child is taking immunosuppressant medications.
• B) instruct the family to have the child take the drug on an empty stomach.
• C) teach the parents that yellow discoloration of the sclerae represents a serious side effect.
• D) tell the parents that headache, dry mouth, and a metallic taste are common.

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