A Prescriber Orders Hydroxyzine [Vistaril] for a Patient with Acute

A prescriber orders hydroxyzine [Vistaril] for a patient with acute urticaria. The nurse will include which information when teaching the patient about this drug?

A) The drug will reduce redness and itching but not edema.
B) This antihistamine is not likely to cause sedation.
C) The patient should avoid drinking alcohol while taking the drug.
D) The patient should report shortness of breath while taking the drug.

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