The health care provider prescribes the antibiotic tetracycline HCl for an adult client who arrived at an outpatient clinic. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?

Choice A reason: A yellow skin color may indicate jaundice, which is a sign of liver damage. Acetaminophen can cause liver toxicity, especially in high doses or with chronic use. The nurse should report this finding to the healthcare provider as soon as possible, as it may require further evaluation and treatment.

Choice B reason: Checking the client's capillary glucose level is not relevant to the finding of yellow skin color. Although diabetes can cause skin changes, such as dryness or infections, it does not cause jaundice. The nurse should focus on the potential liver problem rather than the blood sugar level.

Choice C reason: Using a pulse oximeter to assess oxygen saturation is not helpful in this situation. A low oxygen saturation may indicate hypoxia, which can affect various organs, but it does not cause jaundice. The nurse should monitor the client's respiratory status, but it is not the priority action in response to the yellow skin color.

Choice D reason: Advising the client to reduce the medication dose is not appropriate without consulting the healthcare provider. The client may need acetaminophen for pain relief, and reducing the dose may not be enough to prevent liver damage. The nurse should not make any changes to the medication regimen without the provider's order.

Choice A reason: Priming the inhaler with 7 pumps is an incorrect action, as it wastes the medication and reduces the number of doses available. The nurse should teach the client that ipratropium inhaler only needs to be primed once when it is first used, or if it has not been used for more than 3 days. To prime the inhaler, the client should spray it into the air away from the face until a fine mist appears.

Choice B reason: Rinsing the mouth after each use is a correct action, as it prevents dry mouth and irritation caused by the medication. Ipratropium is an anticholinergic drug that blocks the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that stimulates the secretion of saliva and mucus. The nurse should teach the client to rinse the mouth with water or mouthwash after using the inhaler, and to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

Choice C reason: Storing the medication at room temperature is a correct action, as it preserves the quality and effectiveness of the medication. The nurse should teach the client to store the ipratropium inhaler at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. The nurse should also instruct the client to check the expiration date and the dose counter of the inhaler, and to replace it when it is empty or expired.

Choice D reason: Attaching spacer device to the inhaler is a correct action, as it improves the delivery and absorption of the medication. A spacer is a device that attaches to the mouthpiece of the inhaler and creates a chamber that holds the medication until the client inhales it. The nurse should teach the client to use a spacer with the ipratropium inhaler, as it can reduce the risk of side effects, such as coughing, throat irritation, and hoarseness. The nurse should also teach the client how to clean and maintain the spacer device.