After the client begins taking the new medications, she develops periods of dizziness and confusion. The client's daughter calls to ask the nurse what she should do. The nurse's best response is:
a. "Don't worry. Confusion and dizziness are side effects of the new medications. Keep giving them. Your mother should get over the side effects soon."
b. "Keep your mother in bed for a while after giving the medications so she doesn't fall and hurt herself."
c. "Give the medications with food. The chance of side effects decreases when administered on a full stomach."
d. "Call the health care provider as soon as possible to report these symptoms."
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is not a responsible nursing statement.
B Incorrect: This is not the best response, although it addresses a safety issue.
C Incorrect: This is not the best response; not all medications should be taken with food. In addition, the nurse is diagnosing the problem, which is not in her scope of practice.
D Correct: The health care provider should be notified of the client's symptoms, so possible adjustments to the medications or their dosages might be made.
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