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corkyiscool3328

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A client is prescribed medication for a psychiatric disorder. After 3 days, the client tells the nurse that he has been constipated. Which instruction would the nurse give the client?
 
  A) You need to eat more high-protein foods such as meat and peanut butter.
  B) You need to eat more fruits and vegetables and drink more water.
  C) Ask your psychiatrist to prescribe a stool softener for you.
  D) This side effect should disappear within a week or so.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a psychiatric client who is receiving an antacid that contains aluminum salts. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
 
  A) Give the antacid 1 hour before the antipsychotic medication.
  B) Give the antacid at the same time as the antipsychotic medication.
  C) Administer the antacid 1 hour after the antipsychotic medication.
  D) Administer the antacid just before the client goes to sleep.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The nurse should instruct the client to increase fiber and fluid intake. A mild laxative, exercise, and fiber supplement such as Metamucil also may help the client's constipation. High-protein foods would have no effect on constipation. Stool softeners may be appropriate if an increase in fiber and fluids is ineffective. The side effect will not necessarily disappear.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Antacids containing aluminum salts decrease the absorption of most antipsychotic drugs; thus antacids must be given at least 1 hour before administration or 2 hours afterward.




corkyiscool3328

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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