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The nurse is talking with a client with rheumatoid arthritis who has a new prescription for adalimumab. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Adalimumab, an immunosuppressant, increases infection risk. Starting antibiotics for an active infection requires follow-up to ensure the infection is resolved before initiating adalimumab. The other statements are not concerning.