A client has been prescribed an antiarrhythmic. Which of the following points should the nurse include in the client teaching plan?
A) Decrease the dose if adverse effects occur.
B) Chew the tablets well before swallowing.
C) Take frequent sips of water or chew gum.
D) Take the drug only on an empty stomach.
Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the client to take frequent sips of water or chew gum to avoid dryness of the mouth. The nurse should instruct the client not to stop the medication or change the dose and schedule without consulting the health care provider. The tablets should not be chewed or crushed. They should be swallowed whole. Taking the drug on an empty stomach may cause gastric upset. The drug should be taken with food.
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