The nurse has provided education for a client who will self-administer a twice-daily antidysrhythmic prescription. Which statements made by the client indicate further teaching is needed?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "If I get the flu, I should stop taking the medication until my fever goes down."
B. "I should take my doses as close to 12 hours apart as I can."
C. "If I forget a dose of the prescription I should take two pills for the next dose."
D. "If I can't take the prescription for a couple of days because I am sick, I should call the clinic for advice."
E. "I should get my prescription refilled before I am completely out of medicine."
Answer:
A. "If I get the flu, I should stop taking the medication until my fever goes down."
C. "If I forget a dose of the prescription I should take two pills for the next dose."
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