While Caring for a Client Who Is Receiving Desferal (Deferoxamine)

Multiple Choice

While caring for a client who is receiving Desferal (deferoxamine) , the nurse notes the client's urine is reddish colored. Which of the following conclusions should the nurse draw?

A) There is a risk of hemolytic cystitis with this medication and the next dose should be held.
B) The client may be experiencing liver toxicity; the physician should be contacted to request laboratory analysis be done.
C) This is an expected and normal finding with the medication due to the excretion of iron.
D) The client may have a secondary urinary tract infection and a urinalysis should be sent.