A 57-year-old patient is to receive metoclopramide (Reglan) for nausea. What statement by the patient leads the nurse to believe that the patient has understood the nurse's teaching?
A) "During episodes of nausea, I will drink clear liquids."
B) "I may be drowsy as a result of taking this medication."
C) "This medication should be taken on a full stomach."
D) "I will need to take supplemental potassium while I am taking this medication."
B
Feedback:
Adverse effects include drowsiness, fatigue, restlessness, extrapyramidal symptoms, and diarrhea. The other statements are incorrect and would tell the nurse that this patient does not understand the teaching about this drug.
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