Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A client with multiple sclerosis starts a new prescription, baclofen, to control muscle spasticity. Three days later, the client calls the clinic nurse and reports feeling fatigued and dizzy. Which instruction should the nurse provide? Which instruction should the nurse provide?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Baclofen can cause dizziness and fatigue, increasing the risk of falls or accidents. Advising the client to avoid hazardous activities like driving until symptoms subside enhances safety while the side effects are assessed.