The nurse would assess the client who is just beginning oral drug therapy with colchicine for which of the following adverse effects?

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Nausea and vomiting are common adverse effects of colchicine, particularly when initiating therapy. Flulike symptoms and tingling of the fingers and toes may also occur, but they are less common. Alopecia is not a known adverse effect of colchicine.

The Nurse Would Assess the Client Who Is Just Beginning