Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving high-dose metalopramide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Tardive dyskinesia. Metoclopramide, a medication that promotes gastric emptying, can lead to tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle movements. Monitoring for this adverse effect is crucial due to its serious and potentially irreversible nature. Black stools (A) are more commonly associated with gastrointestinal bleeding. Dry cough (B) is not a common side effect of metoclopramide. Oral candidiasis (C) is a fungal infection in the mouth and is not directly related to metoclopramide use.