A Recent Immigrant from the Middle East Is Being Treated

question 9

Multiple Choice

A recent immigrant from the Middle East is being treated for P. falciparum malaria and has completed a course of chloroquine [Aralen Phosphate]. What will the nurse do?

• A) Ask the provider about genetic screening for this patient before starting the next medication.
• B) Contact the provider to discuss nondrug methods to prevent reinfection, such as DEET insect repellents.
• C) Teach the patient to notify the provider if symptoms recur so that relapse medication may be started.
• D) Tell the patient that no further treatment is necessary, because relapse in unlikely.