Discharge Orders for a Client Who Suffered a Myocardial Infarction

question 10

Multiple Choice

Discharge orders for a client who suffered a myocardial infarction 5 days ago state,Continue home medications." The client's medications include flecainide (Tambocor) .How should the nurse proceed?

• A)Include instructions for the client to rise slowly to an upright position.
• B)Instruct the client to limit alcohol intake to very moderate amounts.
• C)Contact the health care provider to verify whether the client is to restart the flecainide.
• D)Instruct the client to carry a medic alert card at all times with instructions for flecainide.

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