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saliriagwu

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When instructing a client using nonprescription sleep aids, the nurse should instruct the client to:
 
  a. avoid alcohol. c. eat a high-fiber diet.
  b. drink plenty of fluids with these. d. limit salt intake while taking these.

Question 2

The nurse should question a prescription for triazolam for which client?
 
  a. a client following bladder surgery c. a psychiatric client
  b. a medical client with heart failure d. a postpartum mother



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: Alcohol can interact with nonprescription sleep aids.
B Incorrect: This may encourage interruption of sleep by needing to urinate during the night.
C Incorrect: Constipation is not a common adverse effect of these products.
D Incorrect: There is no indication for this.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: The drug is not contraindicated for this type of client.
B Incorrect: The drug is not contraindicated for this type of client.
C Correct: This drug can cause paradoxical psychiatric reactions.
D Incorrect: The drug is not contraindicated for this type of client.



saliriagwu

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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