Question

a nurse is reviewing a medication resource prior to administering a medication to a client who has kidney disease. the handbook states that the medication can be administered but identifies certain risks. which of the following terms describes these risks?
contraindications
precautions
paradoxical effects
adverse effects

Explanation:

• Contraindications: These are conditions where a medication should not be given at all. But the question says the medication can be administered, so this is not correct.
• Precautions: These are situations where a medication can be given but with special care as there are certain risks (like in a client with kidney disease here).
• Paradoxical effects: These are opposite - to - expected effects of a medication (e.g., a sedative causing excitement). Not relevant to the risk - based administration described.
• Adverse effects: These are harmful or unwanted effects of a medication. But the key here is the context of "can be administered but with risks" which is more about precautions (a broader concept that includes being cautious due to risks) rather than just listing adverse effects.

Answer:

B. Precautions