Gastrointestinal medications
Gastrointestinal medications ( 8 Questions)
A client is prescribed a bulk-forming laxative. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when teaching the client about the medication?
Correct. Bulk-forming laxatives, such as psyllium, should be taken with a full glass of water. This helps prevent the medication from swelling and causing an obstruction in the esophagus or gastrointestinal tract. It also aids in the formation of a soft, bulky stool.
Incorrect. Bulk-forming laxatives do not provide immediate relief. They work by increasing the bulk and water content of the stool, which takes time to produce a laxative effect.
Incorrect. Bulk-forming laxatives should not be crushed. They are typically available as granules or powder that can be mixed with liquid.
Incorrect. Bulk-forming laxatives can be taken at any time of the day, depending on the client's preference or specific instructions from the healthcare provider.
A) Correct. Bulk-forming laxatives, such as psyllium, should be taken with a full glass of water. This helps prevent the medication from swelling and causing an obstruction in the esophagus or gastrointestinal tract. It also aids in the formation of a soft, bulky stool.
B) Incorrect. Bulk-forming laxatives do not provide immediate relief. They work by increasing the bulk and water content of the stool, which takes time to produce a laxative effect.
C) Incorrect. Bulk-forming laxatives should not be crushed. They are typically available as granules or powder that can be mixed with liquid.
D) Incorrect. Bulk-forming laxatives can be taken at any time of the day, depending on the client's preference or specific instructions from the healthcare provider.