The Nurse Is Teaching a Client Who Is Prescribed Sumatriptan

question 46

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a client who is prescribed sumatriptan therapy for treatment of migraine headaches.The nurse instructs the client to take the drug at which time?

• A)At the first sign of aura or headache
• B)First thing in the morning if expecting a headache
• C)When the client can lie down for one hour after taking the drug
• D)About 30 minutes after the start of the headache

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