The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Is Being Evaluated

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient who is being evaluated in an outpatient clinic for complaints of back pain.The patient reports taking diphenhydramine for insomnia related to job stress.Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding this medication?

• A) "This medication should only be taken for 1 week."
• B) "This medication can cause nausea."
• C) "The medication should not be taken after eating a high-fat meal."
• D) "This is an herbal medication that has been used for hundreds of years."

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Definitions:

Octadecanal

An organic compound belonging to the aldehyde group with an 18-carbon chain.

Stearic Acid

A saturated fatty acid commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, used in various manufacturing processes.

Saponification

A chemical reaction involving the hydrolysis of esters in fats with alkali, resulting in the formation of soap and glycerol.

Tristearin

A triglyceride derived from glycerol and three units of stearic acid, commonly found in fat and oils.