The nurse completes medication education for the client receiving antihistamines. The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
1. "I can still have my after-dinner drink."
2. "I need to increase fluids while taking this medication."
3. "This medication is safe because it is sold over-the-counter (OTC)."
4. "This medication could make me very sleepy."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Alcohol will increase the sedative effects of antihistamines, so the client should not drink while taking antihistamines.
Rationale 2: There is no need to increase fluids when taking antihistamines.
Rationale 3: Just because a medicine is sold over-the-counter (OTC), does not mean it is safe.
Rationale 4: Sedation is a common side effect of antihistamines.
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