While Working with a Patient Who Takes Dalmane (Flurazepam), the Nurse

question 176

Multiple Choice

While working with a patient who takes Dalmane (flurazepam) , the nurse should be most concerned by which of the following patient statements?

• A) "I usually take the medication at 10 p.m."
• B) "I have to take it every night or I won't get any sleep."
• C) "I work out at the gym three to four times per week."
• D) "I stopped drinking coffee at dinner now."

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