A nurse is caring for a client who consumed alcohol 2 days after taking disulfiram. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings?

Choice A reason: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, lowers BP, causing orthostatic hypotension. Caution when standing prevents falls, showing grasp of this key side effect.

Choice B reason: Leafy greens affect warfarin, not metoprolol. No dietary restriction applies, so this reflects confusion about beta-blocker side effects.

Choice C reason: Weight gain, not loss, may occur with metoprolol from fluid retention. Expecting loss misinterprets its metabolic impact, indicating misunderstanding.

Choice D reason: Taste loss isn’t a metoprolol effect; it’s linked to other drugs. This shows incorrect attribution of side effects to the medication.

Choice A reason: Using a trapeze builds upper body strength, aiding transfers and mobility post-amputation. Scientifically, this promotes independence by enhancing muscle power for prosthetic use, aligning with rehabilitation goals to restore function and reduce reliance on others early in recovery.

Choice B reason: Abduction with a pillow prevents adduction contractures but doesn’t directly enhance mobility. It’s passive, not active, support. Scientifically, while useful, it lacks the progressive impact of strength training, making it secondary to fostering independence in amputation care.

Choice C reason: Avoiding prone position is outdated; prone lying prevents hip flexion contractures, aiding mobility. Scientifically, this caution hinders rehabilitation, as stretching the hip flexors supports prosthetic alignment and walking, contradicting progression toward independence.

Choice D reason: Loose dressings don’t promote mobility; tight, controlled dressings reduce edema for prosthetic fitting. Scientifically, this delays healing and strength-building, as proper wound management, not loose coverage, supports physical progression in amputation recovery.