You are caring for a client with chronic migraines who is prescribed medication. What drug-related instructions should the nurse give the client?
A) Take medication just before going to bed at night.
B) Take medication only when migraine is intense.
C) Take medication as soon as symptoms of the migraine begin.
D) Take medication only during the morning when it's calm and quiet.

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The nurse should instruct the client to take their migraine medication as soon as they experience symptoms of a migraine, rather than waiting until the migraine is intense, as this could lead to ineffective treatment or the need for a higher dosage. Taking the medication before going to bed at night (choice A) may not coincide with the timing of the migraine or interfere with the client's sleep. Taking the medication only during the morning when it's calm and quiet (choice D) does not account for the timing and unpredictable nature of migraines.

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