Question

The nurse is caring for an older adult client with a history of epilepsy who is taking prescribed bupropion. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse report to the health care provider?

"I can sleep at night since I take this medication in the morning."

"I chew gum for the dry mouth I get with this medication."

"It helps when I take this medication with food."

"I take my epilepsy medication with this medication every day."

Answer 1

The nurse should report the statement, "I can sleep at night since I take this medication in the morning," to the healthcare provider.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should report the statement, "I can sleep at night since I take this medication in the morning," to the healthcare provider. This is because bupropion, which is prescribed for depression and smoking cessation, can actually cause insomnia as a side effect. If the client is experiencing improved sleep, it could indicate a potential interaction or adverse effect of the medication.