A client is receiving a local anesthetic. What instruction is most appropriate by the nurse?
1. Never take at home.
2. Take only when drowsiness is present.
3. Report any unusual heart palpitations, lightheadedness, drowsiness, or confusion.
4. Allow family members to use as needed.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Never take at home is incorrect because it may be prescribed for the client to take at home.
Rationale 2: Take only when drowsiness is present is incorrect because this is an adverse effect of the drug.
Rationale 3: The client should be instructed to report any unusual heart palpitations, lightheadedness, drowsiness, or confusion.
Rationale 4: Allow family members to use as needed is incorrect because the client should not share prescription medications.
Global Rationale: The client should be instructed to report any unusual heart palpitations, lightheadedness, drowsiness, or confusion. Never take at home is incorrect because it may be prescribed for the client to take at home. Take only when drowsiness is present is incorrect because this is an adverse effect of the drug. Allow family members to use as needed is incorrect because the client should not share prescription medications.
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