Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client prescribed diazepam. Which client statement would indicate that the client teaching was effective?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
will not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Combining diazepam a CNS depressant with alcohol can cause severe drowsiness and respiratory depression. This statement shows understanding of a critical safety instruction. Abrupt cessation routine blood work or lifelong use are incorrect assumptions.