The nurse administers chlorpromazine intramuscularly to the preoperative patient who is extremely anxious about surgery in the morning. What priority teaching point will the nurse provide this patient?
A) "Remain recumbent for at least 30 minutes after the injection."
B) "Do not eat for 1 hour after the drug is administered."
C) "Encourage fluids with the goal of 3,000 mL/d."
D) "Avoid eating avocados and oranges when taking this medication."
A
Feedback:
When giving a parenteral form of an antipsychotic, the patient should remain recumbent to decrease the risk of injury if orthostatic hypotension occurs. Eating after drug injection should not interfere with the drug's absorption and although adequate hydration should be maintained there is no need to increase fluid intake. Avocados and oranges are not contraindicated in patients receiving this medication.
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