The Nurse Teaches the Client That Undesired Effects Are Frequently

The nurse teaches the client that undesired effects are frequently associated with a client stopping a medication before completion of the full course. The nurse should also instruct the client that physiologic effects not related to the desired effect, which can be predicted or associated with the use of the drug, may also occur. What should the client recognize about these physiologic effects?

A) They are severe adverse reactions.
B) They are side effects.
C) They are synergistic effects.
D) They are toxic effects.