A Client Is Prescribed an Autonomic Medication and Asks the Nurse

question 38

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed an autonomic medication and asks the nurse how it works.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A)"The drug acts to stop the symptoms you are experiencing."
• B)"The drug will help you with your day-to-day activities."
• C)"The drug you are taking pretends to mimic the substance you are missing."
• D)"The drug works by targeting the organ affected and producing an expected response."

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