The nurse has completed health teaching about dietary restrictions for a client taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. The nurse will know that teaching has been effective by which of the following client statements?
A) "I'm glad I can eat pizza, since it's my favorite food."
B) "I must follow this diet or I will have severe vomiting."
C) "It will be difficult for me to avoid pepperoni."
D) "None of the foods that are restricted are part of my regular daily diet."
C
Feedback: Pepperoni is one of the foods containing tyramine, so it must be avoided. Particular concern to this client is the potential life-threatening hypertensive crisis if the client ingests food that contains tyramine. Answers A, B, and D are inappropriate statements for effectively teaching the client receiving a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
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