Which of the following instructions should the nurse specifically stress when administering drugs used for muscle spasm and cramping?
A) Take the drug with food.
B) Stay upright for 30 minutes after taking the drugs.
C) Avoid alcohol or other CNS depressants.
D) Take the drug with 6 to 8 ounces of water.
Ans: C
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The nurse should instruct the client to avoid alcohol or other CNS depressants when taking a drug for muscle spasms and cramping. The nurse should instruct clients taking drugs for osteoporosis to take them with 6 to 8 ounces of water and to stay upright for 30 minutes after taking drugs. The nurse should instruct clients with gout to take drugs for treating gout with food.
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