Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for sumatriptan. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Take the medication at the onset of a migraine: Sumatriptan is most effective when taken early in a migraine attack. Generated rationale: Early administration targets migraine pathophysiology, maximizing pain relief and reducing symptom duration.