A Client Is Prescribed Phenelzine (Nardil)

question 26

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed phenelzine (Nardil) . Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to a nurse that the discharge teaching about this medication has been successful?

• A) "I'll have to let my surgeon know about this medication before I have my cholecystectomy."
• B) "I guess I will have to give up my glass of red wine with dinner."
• C) "I'll have to be very careful about reading food and medication labels."
• D) "I'm going to miss my caffeinated coffee in the morning."
• E) "I'll be sure not to stop this medication abruptly."

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