Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
The nurse is reviewing the medication history of the client during preconception counseling. The client reports taking isotretinoin for acne. Which is the nurseÔÇÖs best response?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The best response is to have the client consult her HCP so another medication can be prescribed. This response indicates that isotretinoin (Accutane) is not safe but that alternative medications can be prescribed. Responding to the client emphatically can create anxiety and fear. Telling the client that getting pregnant is not an option is a paternal response and does not facilitate open communication. Clients must wait one month after cessation of isotretinoin before becoming pregnant.