After the first three dose of Paroxetine (Paxil) 20 mg, the client complains that the medication upsets his stomach. Which of the following instructions would the nurse give to the client?
A) "Take the medication with 4 ounces of orange juice."
B) "Take the medication an hour before breakfast."
C) "Take the medication at bedtime."
D) "Take the medication with some foods.
Ans: D) "Take the medication with some foods.
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A) Hold the digoxin. B) Recheck the apical pulse in 30 minutes. C) Administer the digoxin. D) Notify the physician.
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