Which Precaution Is Most Important for the Nurse to Teach

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach an older patient who is starting histamine H₂ blockers for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ?

• A) "Do not drink caffeine while taking this drug."
• B) "Elevate the head of your bed by 6 to 10 inches."
• C) "Take this drug with meals and before going to bed."
• D) "Avoid driving until you know how this drug affects you."

---

Definitions:

Outlays

Expenses incurred or amount spent for a particular purpose.

Federal Government Budget Surplus

Occurs when a government's income exceeds its spending during a fiscal year.

Aggregate Demand

The aggregate need for products and services throughout an economy, specified at a consistent price level and during a certain time.

National Saving

The total saving in an economy, consisting of both private savings by households and businesses, and public savings by the government.