A patient has been newly diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What important teaching will the nurse provide the family?
A) If one dose of medication is missed double the next dose
B) The warning signs of drug overdose
C) How to encourage activity when the patient is tired
D) Importance of monitoring level of consciousness
B
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The patient who is being treated for myasthenia gravis and his or her significant other should both receive instruction in drug administration, warning signs of drug overdose, and signs and symptoms to report immediately to enhance patient knowledge about drug therapy and to promote compliance. Missed doses should not be doubled with next dose because this will lead to overdosage. Patients with myasthenia gravis will experience muscle weakness and should not be pushed to do more than they can tolerate. Level of consciousness is not a concern in patients with myasthenia gravis.
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