192. A nurse is providing education about methotrexate for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse emphasizes the importance of taking supplemental folic acid to:
A.
Increase methotrexate's effectiveness.
B.
Prevent gastrointestinal upset.
C.
Reduce adverse effects like oral ulcers and hair loss.
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D.
Boost the immune system.
📖 Additional Information
Increase methotrexate's effectiveness.
Prevent gastrointestinal upset.
Reduce adverse effects like oral ulcers and hair loss.