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The client who is seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been taking stavudine (d4T, Zerit XR). The nurse assesses which of the following most closely while the client is taking this medication?
 
  1. Appetite
  2. Gastrointestinal function
  3. Presence of paresthesia
  4. Level of consciousness (LOC)
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Rationale: Stavudine is an antiretroviral (protease inhibitor) used in the management of HIV infection in clients who do not respond to or who cannot tolerate conventional therapy. The medication can cause peripheral neuropathy; the nurse should closely monitor the client's gait and ask the client about paresthesia. Appetite, gastrointestinal, and level of consciousness (LOC) are not a concern.
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