A woman who travels extensively for her job has been prescribed triazolam (Halcion) as a sleep aide. During patient teaching, what information should the nurse prioritize?
A) "To avoid becoming dependent on this drug, you should only take it every other night."
B) "Having one to two alcoholic drinks each evening can make Halcion more effective."
C) "You need to plan your bedtime carefully, because you should take this drug 1 to 2 hours before you want to sleep."
D) "If you stop taking this drug suddenly, you might find that your insomnia is worse than ever."
D
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