A male client of African descent has been prescribed sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim (Bactrim),a sulfonamide anti-infective,for a bacterial infection.When the client arrives in the emergency department,the nurse should place priority on which assessment?

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Individuals of African descent may have a higher prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, which can lead to hemolytic anemia when taking sulfonamides like sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim. Therefore, assessing the level of red blood cells (RBCs) is a priority.

A Male Client of African Descent Has Been Prescribed Sulfamethoxazole