A patient is prescribed a drug for insomnia. Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach the patient?
a. "Avoid drinking fluids with caffeine before bedtime."
b. "Rinse your mouth frequently with water or saline."
c. "Avoid driving within 8 hours of taking this drug."
d. "Do not take this drug for more than 1 week."
C
All drugs for insomnia produce drowsiness, blurred vision, and can impair judgment. Driving or operating dangerous equipment within 6 to 8 hours after taking any of these drugs can result in accident or injury. Tasks that require mental alertness also should be delayed until these effects have subsided.
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