A patient tells the nurse she regularly forgets to take her antiinflammatory medication. What is the nurse's best response to the patient?
a. "Medication levels need to be maintained."
b. "Take a dose when you remember."
c. "Double up on doses."
d. "Stop taking the medication."
ANS: A
A certain level of medication must be maintained within the body at all times to maintain the antiinflammatory effect of the drug.
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