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 (so not this, as the drug can be administered here).
• Precautions refer to situations where a medication can be given but with special care or monitoring due to risks (matches the scenario: drug can be given but has risks).
• Paradoxical effects are opposite of intended effects (not related to risks of giving with kidney disease).
• Adverse effects are unwanted effects after administration, but here we're talking about risks before administration (precautions are about risks during consideration of administration).

Answer:

B. Precautions