What Instruction Is Most Important for the Nurse to Teach

question 3

Multiple Choice

What instruction is most important for the nurse to teach the patient who has recently been prescribed alprazolam (Xanax) ?

• A) "The medication needs to be taken on an empty stomach."
• B) "You may feel dizzy or unsteady when rising to a standing position."
• C) "Smoking will require a reduction in dosage of the medication."
• D) "Over-the-counter medications are safe to take while on this medication."

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Definitions:

Color Vision

the ability of the human visual system to differentiate and perceive colors, which is produced by the interaction of light with the cone cells in the retina.

Pinna

The visible part of the ear.

Outermost Part

The most external or superficial layer of an object or body.

Sound Waves

Sounds that move through the air or a different substance and become audible upon arriving at the ear of a human or an animal.