Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
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Vital signs: Day 1: Temperature 36.2┬░C (97.2┬░F), Respiratory rate 18/min, Heart rate 74/min, Blood pressure 118/68 mm Hg, SpO2 96% on room air. Day 7: Temperature 36.9┬░C (98.4┬░F), Heart rate 86/min, Respiratory rate 18/min, Blood pressure 98/66 mm Hg, SpO2 97% on room air.A nurse is caring for a client in a provider's office. Which of the following statements should the nurse include when teaching the client about the prescribed medication? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A, B, E, F
Rationale
Correct Answer: A, B, E, F
Rationale:
A: Taking the medication with a meal can help reduce nausea, enhancing tolerance.
B: Mentioning vivid nightmares prepares the client for a potential side effect.
E: Increase in involuntary movements is a common side effect of certain medications.
F: Informing about potential dizziness upon standing up quickly promotes safety.
These statements address medication effects and side effects, promoting client understanding and safety.
Incorrect Choices:
C: Urine color change may not be relevant to the medication being discussed.
D: High protein meal interaction is not mentioned for this medication.
Incorrect choices lack relevance or do not address potential medication effects, making them not suitable for client education.
Rationale:
A: Taking the medication with a meal can help reduce nausea, enhancing tolerance.
B: Mentioning vivid nightmares prepares the client for a potential side effect.
E: Increase in involuntary movements is a common side effect of certain medications.
F: Informing about potential dizziness upon standing up quickly promotes safety.
These statements address medication effects and side effects, promoting client understanding and safety.
Incorrect Choices:
C: Urine color change may not be relevant to the medication being discussed.
D: High protein meal interaction is not mentioned for this medication.
Incorrect choices lack relevance or do not address potential medication effects, making them not suitable for client education.