When prescribing temazepam (Restoril) for insomnia, patient education includes:
1. Take temazepam nightly approximately 15 minutes before bedtime.
2. Temazepam should not be used more than three times a week for less than 3 months.
3. Drinking 1 ounce of alcohol will cause additive effects and the patient will sleep better.
4. Exercise for at least 30 minutes within 2 hours of bedtime to enhance the effects of temazepam.
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1. Cultural competence 2. Patience 3. Understanding about the health care system 4. Comprehension
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a. The goal will be reached. c. Other actions may be required. b. Other dilemmas emerge. d. All of the above
A client at 34 weeks' gestation complains about pyrosis. The nurse teaches the patient that approaches to relieve the pyrosis include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
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