A client has been given hydroxyzine (Atarax) in the preoperative holding area. What action by the nurse is most important for this client?
a. Document giving the drug.
b. Raise the siderails on the bed.
c. Record the client's vital signs.
d. Teach relaxation techniques.
ANS: B
All actions are appropriate for a preoperative client. However, for client safety, the nurse should raise the siderails on the bed because hydroxyzine can make the client sleepy.
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