Question

a nurse should identify that a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking etanercept is at an increased risk for which of the following adverse effects? kidney toxicity infection gout deep-vein thrombosis

Explanation:

Etanercept is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor, which suppresses the immune system. Clients with diabetes mellitus already have a compromised immune system, and taking an immunosuppressive drug like etanercept further increases the risk of infection. Kidney toxicity is not a typical adverse effect of etanercept. Gout is related to uric acid metabolism and not directly linked to etanercept use in diabetic clients. Deep - vein thrombosis is also not a primary adverse effect associated with etanercept use in this context.

Answer:

B. Infection