A client prescribed cyclobenzaprine (Amrix) one week prior for the treatment of neck spasms reports the medication is not working. tements should the nurse provide the client?
A. "You will need to increase the frequency of the dosage."
B. "You should discontinue the prescription."
C. "It is important you continue to take the prescription."
D. "You may require a different prescription."
E. "Let's discuss some nonpharmacological techniques that can be used with the prescription."
Answer:
C. "It is important you continue to take the prescription."
E. "Let's discuss some nonpharmacological techniques that can be used with the prescription."
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)