Client Medication Education Reinforcement Practice Test

A 66-year-old client is newly prescribed Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg by mouth each morning for hypertension. The client has a history of gout and reports dizziness when standing, saying, “I stopped taking it because it makes me pee too much.” The LPN/VN is reinforcing medication education. What information should the nurse reinforce about this medication?

A 70-year-old postoperative client is taking Morphine immediate-release 15 mg by mouth every 4 hours as needed for pain. The client has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and reports constipation and drowsiness, stating, “I’m taking it every 4 hours on the dot even if my pain is mild.” The LPN/VN is reinforcing safe use. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?