The client has been started on Halcion and tells the nurse that she is concerned about developing a tolerance for the drug. What is the nurse's highest priority instruction to the client?
a. "Do not use the medication for longer than 7 to 10 days at a time."
b. "Do not stop the medication for any reason."
c. "Do not use the medication for longer than 6 weeks."
d. "Do not take any other medication when taking this drug."
ANS: A
Using the drug for a shorter period of time decreases the chance for tolerance.
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