Question

a nurse is teaching a client who is taking etanercept for rheumatoid arthritis. the nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following indications of an adverse reaction to this medication?

• tinnitus
• skin rash
• diarrhea
• dysphagia

Explanation:

Etanercept is a biologic agent used for rheumatoid arthritis. A common adverse reaction to etanercept is hypersensitivity reactions, which can present as a skin rash. Tinnitus (ear ringing), diarrhea, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) are not typical adverse reactions associated with etanercept use.

Answer:

B. Skin rash