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 mean a medication should not be given (the situation here is the medication can be administered, so this is incorrect).
• Precautions refer to factors that require extra care when administering a medication (like risks with a client having kidney disease, and the medication can still be given with care), which matches the scenario.
• Paradoxical effects are unexpected opposite effects (not related to risks of administering with care for kidney disease).
• Adverse effects are harmful reactions that occur (not about risks that allow administration with caution).

Answer:

B. Precautions