Question

a nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with postmenopausal osteoporosis. which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering calcitonin - salmon to the client for the first time?

• check the clients urine for sedimentation.
• assess the clients liver function.
• evaluate the clients breath sounds.
• use skin testing to check the client for allergies.

Explanation:

Calcitonin - salmon can cause allergic reactions, especially in clients with a history of fish allergies. So, prior to the first administration, skin testing for allergies is necessary. Checking urine sedimentation is not relevant, assessing liver function is not a pre - administration action for calcitonin - salmon, and evaluating breath sounds is also not related to this medication's pre - administration requirements.

Answer:

D. Use skin testing to check the client for allergies.