A client is going to physical therapy to reduce muscle spasms related to a bulging disc L4-L5. The client is prescribed methocarbamol (Robaxin) for the muscle spasms prior to each physical therapy session
Which instruction should the nurse review with the client?
1. Long-term use can lead to dependence.
2. Do not take the medication with grapefruit juice or grapefruit.
3. The medication can lead to gastric ulcers.
4. Plan on getting a driver for the physical therapy sessions.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The medication does not cause dependence.
Rationale 2: There is no contraindication for taking this medication with grapefruit.
Rationale 3: Gastric ulcers are not an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 4: The client should not drive until the effects of the medication are known.
Global Rationale: The client should not drive until the effects of the medication are known. The medication does not cause dependence. There is no contraindication for taking this medication with grapefruit. Gastric ulcers are not an adverse effect of this medication.
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