What would the nurse teach a client to avoid when taking barbiturates?
1. Bananas
2. Alcohol
3. Caffeine
4. Nicotine
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Alcohol and barbiturates can result in death.
Rationale 2: Alcohol and barbiturates can result in death.
Rationale 3: Alcohol and barbiturates can result in death.
Rationale 4: Alcohol and barbiturates can result in death.
Global Rationale: Alcohol and barbiturates can result in death. Bananas, caffeine, and nicotine do not need to be avoided when a client is taking barbiturates.
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