The nurse is caring for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is prescribed anakinra. Which of the following information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this drug?

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Anakinra is administered by subcutaneous injection. GI bleeding is not an adverse effect of this medication. Because the medication is injected, instructions to take it with 240 mL of fluid would not be appropriate. The client is likely to be concurrently taking Aspirin or NSAIDs, and these should not be discontinued.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Rheumatoid