A client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis will be starting drug therapy with etanercept (Enbrel).What is most important for the nurse to teach the client?

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Enbrel is a parenteral medication that is given by subcutaneous injection.The client and/or the family will need to be taught how to give a subcutaneous injection correctly.Blood glucose levels should not be affected by this medication.The medication is not administered IV.Drug dosages are not changed and recalculated by the client.

A Client with a History of Rheumatoid Arthritis Will Be