The nurse is caring for a patient who takes a thiazide diuretic. What instructions should the nurse give to a patient who reports fatigue due to sleep deprivation?

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Thiazide diuretics can cause increased urination and may disrupt sleep if taken too close to bedtime. By taking the medication early in the day, the patient may have a decreased need to urinate during the night and therefore may sleep better. Making position changes quickly (B) is not related to thiazide diuretic use. Taking the medication before bedtime (C) would likely exacerbate sleep disturbances. Emptying the bladder after the first dose (D) may be helpful in preventing urinary retention but does not address the issue of sleep deprivation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Takes a Thiazide