Question

a nurse is administering sulfasalazine to a client. which of the following data should the nurse collect to help identify an adverse drug reaction? (select all that apply.) level of consciousness skin integrity temperature urine output cbc

Explanation:

• Sulfasalazine can cause hypersensitivity reactions presenting with rash, so skin integrity assessment helps identify this adverse effect.
• The drug may induce fever as an adverse reaction, so temperature monitoring is relevant.
• Sulfasalazine can lead to bone marrow suppression, which is detected via a complete blood count (CBC) to check for anemia, leukopenia, or thrombocytopenia.
• While some adverse effects could impact other parameters, level of consciousness and urine output are not primary markers for sulfasalazine's common adverse reactions.

Answer:

B. Skin integrity
C. Temperature
E. CBC