The nurse is teaching a patient how to
self-administer triptan injections for migraine headaches. Which statement by the patient indicates that he needs further teaching?
a. "I will take this medication regularly to prevent a migraine headache from occurring."
b. "I will take this medication when I feel a migraine headache starting."
c. "This medication does not reduce the number of migraines I will have."
d. "I will keep a journal to record the headaches I have and how the injections are working."
ANS: A
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