A pregnant patient diagnosed with HIV-associated pneumocystis jiroveci pneumoniais is to receive pentamidine isethionate IV once daily. To ensure patient safety, the nurse should:

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To ensure patient safety, the nurse should assess blood glucose levels daily during therapy and several times after therapy. Pentamidine can cause either hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia even after therapy is discontinued and therefore, blood glucose levels should be monitored.

A Pregnant Patient Diagnosed with HIV-Associated Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumoniais Is