A Patient from Africa Is Being Treated for East African

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient from Africa is being treated for East African trypanosomiasis. The nurse is preparing to administer a first dose of suramin sodium [Germanin]. To prevent serious side effects,which action will the nurse take?

• A) Administer a small test dose before giving the drug.
• B) Ask the patient to lie flat while the drug is given.
• C) Give a high-fat snack with the drug to minimize gastric upset.
• D) Suggest to the provider that liver function tests (LFTs) be performed.

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