ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for dimenhydrinate. Which Of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct instruction is C: Monitor for dizziness. Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Monitoring for dizziness is important as it is a common side effect of this medication. Option A is incorrect because dimenhydrinate is more likely to cause drowsiness rather than diarrhea. Option B is incorrect as dimenhydrinate is usually taken 30 minutes before travel or as directed by the healthcare provider, not 24 hours before. Option D is incorrect as dimenhydrinate is more likely to cause dry mouth rather than an increase in salivation.
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