A client is prescribed phenelzine (Nardil).Which of the following client statements should indicate to a nurse that discharge teaching about this medication has been successful? Select all that apply.

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The nurse should evaluate that teaching has been successful when the client states that phenelzine (Nardil)should not be taken in conjunction with the use of alcohol or foods high in tyramine and should not be stopped abruptly.Phenelzine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)that can have negative interactions with other medications.The client needs to tell other physicians about taking MAOIs because of the risk of drug interactions.

A Client Is Prescribed Phenelzine (Nardil)