When teaching a client who is prescribed zolpidem tartrate the most appropriate statement by the nurse is:
a. "Take the medication with dinner, as it works better when taken with food."
b. "Avoid driving your car after you have taken this medication."
c. "Monitor of your activities, especially ambulation."
d. "Don't take this medication if you take omega-3 supplements."
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: The medication should be taken at bedtime.
B Correct: Because this medication causes drowsiness, this is an appropriate nursing statement.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing statement.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing statement.
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