The nurse's client is prescribed medication for anxiety and sleep, and the nurse is providing instruction on lifestyle changes. What would be included in this teaching?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Avoid caffeine.
2. Avoid smoking.
3. Limit alcohol intake.
4. Exercise before bedtime.
5. Limit the intake of green leafy vegetables.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Caffeine may decrease the effectiveness of prescribed medications.
Rationale 2: Nicotine may decrease the effectiveness of prescribed medications.
Rationale 3: Alcohol may increase the adverse effects of prescribed medications.
Rationale 4: Exercise should be increased during the day but not before bedtime.
Rationale 5: Green leafy vegetables do not need to be limited with these medications.
Global Rationale: Caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol may decrease the effectiveness of prescribed medications. Exercise should be increased during the day but not before bedtime. Green leafy vegetables do not need to be limited with these medications.
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