Why should a nurse reinforce the need for a client to observe dietary and drug restrictions for 2 weeks after stopping administration of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)?
A) To avoid a hypertensive episode
B) To avoid the risk for injury
C) To avoid the risk for infection
D) To avoid the risk for imbalanced fluid volume

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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) can interact with foods and certain medications to cause a hypertensive crisis. Therefore, clients need to follow dietary and drug restrictions for 2 weeks after stopping MAOI therapy to avoid this.

Why Should a Nurse Reinforce the Need for a Client