Which safety precaution is most important for the nurse to teach an older adult who is prescribed chlorpromazine (Thorazine)?
a. "Avoid going barefoot, even in the house."
b. "Change positions slowly when rising to stand."
c. "Drink plenty of water to avoid having to strain during a bowel movement."
d. "Use a thermometer to check the temperature of your bath or shower water to avoid a scald injury."
B
Chlorpromazine can cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure when the patient moves from a lying or sitting position to a standing position. This can cause dizziness and an increased risk for falls, especially among older adults. Changing positions slowly reduces the rapid drop in blood pres-sure.
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