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Title: A nurse is talking with a patient who has just been prescribed cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). The nurse ...
Post by: ASf19 on Jan 24, 2018
A nurse is talking with a patient who has just been prescribed cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). The nurse would provide additional information if the patient made which statements? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. My wife and I are driving our motor home to the beach tomorrow.
  2. I am going home to mow my lawn.
  3. I take a nap every afternoon.
  4. I just checked out a new book from the library.
  5. I am taking my grandchildren to the zoo tomorrow.


Title: A nurse is talking with a patient who has just been prescribed cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). The nurse ...
Post by: mls21 on Jan 24, 2018
1,2,5
Rationale 1: The patient should avoid driving until the effects of the medication are known.
Rationale 2: The patient should not operate machinery until the effects of the medication are known.
Rationale 3: The medication will probably cause the patient to be drowsy.
Rationale 4: Reading is a quiet activity that does not require the use of dangerous equipment.
Rationale 5: It is not wise for the patient to be responsible for children until the effects of the medication are known.

Global Rationale: The patient should not drive or operate machinery until the effects of the medication are known. It is not wise for the patient to be responsible for children until the effects of the medication are known. The medication will probably cause the patient to be drowsy.