The patient newly diagnosed with epilepsy asks the nurse to explain the meaning of the diagnosis.
What is the nurse's best response?

Choice A rationale

Drawing up regular insulin first is recommended to avoid contamination of the vial with other types of insulin.

Choice B rationale

Incorrect, as it is standard practice to draw up regular insulin first to maintain purity and efficacy.

Choice A rationale

Administering a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is not a priority action for a patient who has received a narcotic analgesic. The priority should be to ensure the patient’s safety and prevent falls, which can occur due to the sedative effects of narcotics.

Choice B rationale

Putting side rails up and placing the bed in the lowest position is essential for patient safety. Narcotics can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and impaired coordination, increasing the risk of falls. Ensuring the bed is in the lowest position and side rails are up helps prevent injury if the patient tries to get up.

Choice C rationale

Encouraging fluids is beneficial for many patients, but it is not the priority action when a patient has received a narcotic analgesic. Hydration is important but secondary to ensuring the patient’s immediate safety.

Choice D rationale

Creating a restful, dark environment may help the patient rest, but it does not directly address the immediate safety needs of a patient who has received a narcotic analgesic. The focus should be on preventing falls and injury.