Which Information Will the Nurse Plan to Include When Teaching

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which information will the nurse plan to include when teaching a patient with narcolepsy about management of the disorder?

• A) Stimulant drugs should be used for only a short time because of the risk for abuse.
• B) Driving an automobile may be possible with appropriate treatment of narcolepsy.
• C) Changes in sleep hygiene are ineffective in improving sleep quality in narcolepsy.
• D) Antidepressant drugs are prescribed to treat the depression caused by the disorder.

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