Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for doxycycline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
A,B
Rationale
Take the medication with a full glass of water: Prevents esophageal irritation. Avoid lying down for 30 minutes after taking: Reduces reflux risk. Generated rationale: These precautions minimize gastrointestinal side effects, ensuring safe doxycycline administration.