Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who takes diazepam. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Diazepam can cause drowsiness. This is important information to include because diazepam is a sedative medication that can impair cognitive and motor skills, leading to drowsiness and affecting the client's ability to perform tasks requiring alertness. This teaching is crucial for the client's safety and to prevent accidents or injuries.
Incorrect options:
A: Avoid foods that contain tyramine - This information is more relevant for clients taking MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), not diazepam.
C: Grapefruit juice inactivates this medication - Grapefruit juice can interact with certain medications, but it is not a concern for diazepam.
D: A single dose of diazepam is unlikely to cause side effects - This statement is inaccurate, as diazepam can cause side effects even with a single dose.
Incorrect options:
A: Avoid foods that contain tyramine - This information is more relevant for clients taking MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), not diazepam.
C: Grapefruit juice inactivates this medication - Grapefruit juice can interact with certain medications, but it is not a concern for diazepam.
D: A single dose of diazepam is unlikely to cause side effects - This statement is inaccurate, as diazepam can cause side effects even with a single dose.