A Nurse Is Teaching a Client Who Has Been Prescribed

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed carisoprodol (Soma) for treatment of acute skeletal muscle spasms. Which instruction will the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?

• A) Take carisoprodol 1 hour before meals.
• B) Discontinue taking carisoprodol if experiencing drowsiness.
• C) Report episodes of rapid heart rate.
• D) Carisoprodol is usually taken for no longer than 7 days.

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Definitions:

Variable Budget

A budget that adjusts to changes in the level of activity, providing a more realistic financial forecast than a static budget.