A patient was seen in the emergency department following an auto accident. He is being discharged on a muscle relaxant and antiinflammatory medications. Which discharge instruction is the most important for the nurse to give this patient?
a. Take medications on time.
b. Keep medications in dark bottles.
c. Get plenty of rest and sleep.
d. Avoid driving and using machinery.
ANS: D
The patient should avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, or doing tasks requiring alertness while taking skeletal muscle relaxants.
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