Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for pramipexole for restless legs syndrome. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Monitoring for nausea or dizziness is important with pramipexole, a dopamine agonist, as these are common side effects that may affect safety or require dose adjustment in restless legs syndrome treatment. Choice A is incorrect because pramipexole is typically taken in the evening or a few hours before bedtime, as symptoms worsen at night. Choice C is incorrect because pramipexole may take days to weeks to relieve symptoms, not immediately. Choice D is incorrect because pramipexole should not be discontinued abruptly, even if symptoms resolve, to avoid withdrawal or symptom recurrence; it requires provider guidance.