The nurse is providing information for a patient who will self-administer a twice-daily antidysrhythmic medication at home. The nurse would provide additional education if the patient makes which statement?
1. "If I get the flu, I should stop taking the medication until my fever goes down."
2. "I should take my doses as close to 12 hours apart as I can."
3. "If I forget a dose of medication I should take two pills for the next dose."
4. "If I can't take the medication for a couple of days because I am sick, I should call the clinic for advice."
5. "I should get my prescription refilled before I am completely out of medicine."
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Rationale 1: Antidysrhythmic medications should not be stopped abruptly.
Rationale 2: Doses of antidysrhythmic medications should be evenly spaced.
Rationale 3: Antidysrhythmic medications should not be double-dosed to make up for missed doses.
Rationale 4: The health care provider should be consulted if the patient is going to miss medication for more than 1 day.
Rationale 5: Abrupt discontinuation of antidysrhythmic medications can have serious side effects, so an adequate supply of the medication should be available.
Global Rationale: Doses of antidysrhythmic medications should be evenly spaced. The health care provider should be consulted if the patient is going to miss medication for more than 1 day. Abrupt discontinuation of antidysrhythmic medications can have serious side effects, so an adequate supply of the medication should be available. Antidysrhythmic medications should not be stopped abruptly. Antidysrhythmic medications should not be double-dosed to make up for missed doses.
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