The healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes pantoprazole for a client who experienced partial and full thickness burns. The client is questioning the nurse if this medication is necessary. Which action(s) should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.

A. Use relaxation techniques to reduce excessive anxiety: Incorporating non-pharmacological strategies such as relaxation exercises complements lorazepam therapy and can improve anxiety management. This statement reflects appropriate understanding and safe self-care practices.

B. Avoid alcohol and other sedatives while taking the medication: Lorazepam is a central nervous system depressant, and combining it with alcohol or other sedatives can lead to respiratory depression, increased sedation, and potentially life-threatening effects. This is an important and accurate precaution.

C. Move slowly from a sitting position to a standing position: Orthostatic hypotension and dizziness are common side effects of benzodiazepines like lorazepam. Changing positions slowly helps minimize the risk of falls, especially in older adults or those sensitive to the medication.

D. Stop taking the medication if intended effect is not immediate: Lorazepam has a relatively quick onset, but stopping it abruptly without consulting a healthcare provider is unsafe and may lead to withdrawal symptoms including increased anxiety, insomnia, tremors, and even seizures. Clients must understand that medication adjustments require medical guidance.

A. Ask the client to describe her dietary intake history for the last several days: Orlistat works by inhibiting fat absorption, and excessive intake of dietary fats can cause oily stools and gas. Assessing the client’s recent diet helps determine if her symptoms are due to high fat consumption, which can then be managed through dietary adjustments.

B. Instruct the client to increase her intake of saturated fats over the next week: Increasing fat intake would likely worsen her symptoms, as orlistat prevents fat absorption, leading to more pronounced gastrointestinal side effects if fat intake remains high.

C. Advise the client to stop taking the drug and contact her healthcare provider (HCP): Stopping orlistat is unnecessary at this stage. Oily stools are a common and expected side effect if dietary fat intake is not controlled, so addressing dietary habits is the first and more appropriate intervention.

D. Obtain a stool specimen to evaluate for occult blood and fat content: There is no indication that the client’s symptoms suggest gastrointestinal bleeding. The oily stools are an anticipated effect of fat malabsorption caused by orlistat, not a sign of occult blood loss.