The nurse is educating a client on a newly prescribed medication, digoxin. This medication has a narrow therapeutic index of 0.5 to 2 ng/ml. What should the nurse include in the teaching about this medication? Select all that apply.

A client with neuropathic pain describes “burning” pain after a peripheral nerve injury. Which nursing interpretation is most appropriate?

A 67-year-old patient is prescribed fluconazole for a systemic fungal infection. Before starting the medication, the provider asks the patient to bring a list of all prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal supplements to the appointment. The patient asks the nurse, “Why does my provider need to know about every medication I take?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A client with recurrent migraines reports flashing lights before the headache begins. Which interpretation best explains this finding?

A client at 16 weeks’ gestation and their spouse visit the OB-GYN clinic. The client is a carrier of the X-linked recessive disorder for hemophilia A, and the spouse does not have an X-linked recessive gene for hemophilia A. When discussing their concerns about having a child born with hemophilia A, what information will the nurse provide?

A client reports severe pain at the site of a recent ankle sprain, but the client also says, “Sometimes I have pain when nothing seems to be wrong.” Which statement by the nurse best explains the difference between nociception and pain?

A client with opioid use disorder begins buprenorphine therapy. Which outcome best indicates the medication is having the intended effect?

A nurse is providing discharge education to a client prescribed antibiotics for a bacterial infection. Which client statement indicates understanding of antibiotic use and resistance prevention?

A 34-year-old patient comes to the clinic with a sore throat and mild fatigue that started 2 days ago. The provider orders a complete blood count (CBC) to assess for possible infection. The nurse reviews the laboratory results and determines that one of the values is within the normal range for an adult.

A client with chronic knee pain reports taking 1,000 mg of acetaminophen every 6 hours and also uses an over-the-counter cold product at night. Which action should the nurse implement first?