A client is prescribed ammonium chloride. Which statement indicates an appropriate understanding after medication teaching?
1. "I will report sleepiness right away."
2. "This medication should make him a little shaky."
3. "Confusion will be normal for a day or so."
4. "The IV infusion is going to be painful."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Symptoms of excessive drowsiness or confusion should be reported immediately because they are signs of overdose.
Rationale 2: Tremors might be a sign of overdose.
Rationale 3: Symptoms of excessive drowsiness or confusion should be reported immediately because they are signs of overdose.
Rationale 4: Pain at the IV site should be reported immediately.
Global Rationale: Symptoms of excessive drowsiness or confusion should be reported immediately because they are signs of overdose. Tremors might be a sign of overdose. Symptoms of excessive drowsiness or confusion should be reported immediately because they are signs of overdose. Pain at the IV site should be reported immediately.
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