The client receives zaleplon (Sonata) for sleep. What is the priority teaching by the nurse at the time of discharge?
1. "This drug can be taken indefinitely."
2. "Drinking a cup of tea with this drug will promote relaxation."
3. "It will take about a week for this drug to be effective."
4. "Avoid taking OTC sleep-inducing antihistamines."
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Rationale 1:"This drug can be taken indefinitely" is incorrect because zaleplon is indicated for short-term treatment of insomnia, and works immediately.
Rationale 2:"Drinking a cup of tea with this drug will promote relaxation" is incorrect because tea contains caffeine, a stimulant. Drinking tea with zaleplon will reduce the effectiveness of the drug.
Rationale 3:"It will take about a week for this drug to be effective" is incorrect because zaleplon is indicated for short-term treatment of insomnia, and works immediately.
Rationale 4: Combining OTC sleep-inducing antihistamines with zaleplon can cause excessive drowsiness.
Global Rationale: Combining OTC sleep-inducing antihistamines with zaleplon can cause excessive drowsiness. "This drug can be taken indefinitely" is incorrect because zaleplon is indicated for short-term treatment of insomnia, and works immediately. "Drinking a cup of tea with this drug will promote relaxation" is incorrect because tea contains caffeine, a stimulant. Drinking tea with zaleplon will reduce the effectiveness of the drug. "It will take about a week for this drug to be effective" is incorrect because zaleplon is indicated for short-term treatment of insomnia, and works immediately.
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