A 45-year-old woman has a primary brain tumor that has been refractory to treatment.Her health care providers have decided to prescribe thalidomide (Thalomid) .What should the nurse teach the client about this drug?
Select all that apply.
A) A negative pregnancy test will be required before treatment is started.
B) There is a risk of clotting disorders with this drug.
C) The drug is available only in a limited number of pharmacies.
D) Irreversible graying of the skin may occur when taking this drug.
E) The drug must be handled only by the person taking it.
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