Practice Question
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has been prescribed gabapentin 300 mg by mouth (PO) three times a day for postherpetic neuralgia. Which symptom should the nurse tell the client to report to the healthcare provider?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Rapid weight gain.
Rationale:
🟢 Gabapentin can lead to fluid retention and cause symptoms like edema and rapid weight gain, especially in older adults or those with comorbidities.
🟢 A sudden increase in weight may signal cardiac, renal, or hepatic complications and should be reported immediately.
🟢 This side effect can be early evidence of a serious adverse reaction requiring dosage adjustment or discontinuation.
🟢 The nurse should prioritize teaching the client to report rapid weight changes promptly.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4