ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology N211 Delia Exam Questions
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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.
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