Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam to treat insomnia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Avoid activities that require alertness, such as driving. Alprazolam is a sedative medication that can cause drowsiness and impair cognitive function. Instructing the client to avoid activities requiring alertness, such as driving, helps prevent accidents. Monitoring for peripheral edema (B) is not relevant to alprazolam use. Taking the medication with a high-fat meal (C) can delay its onset of action. Taking the medication every night before sleep (D) is correct, but the key instruction regarding alertness is more crucial for safety.