Author Question: Which side effects would the nurse expect a client taking a PPI to report?(Select all that apply.) ... (Read 62 times)

Anajune7 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which side effects would the nurse expect a client taking a PPI to report?(Select all that apply.)

1. Ataxia
2. Hypotension
3. Headache
4. Diarrhea
5. Hyperglycemia

Question 2

Which instruction is most appropriate for a client who is receiving a bulk-forming laxative?

1. Take with at least two full glasses of water
2. Exercise more than three times a week
3. Increase food intake
4. Decrease water intake

bdobbins · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3, 4

Rationale 1: Ataxia is not caused by PPIs.
Rationale 2:Hypotension is not caused by PPIs.
Rationale 3: Adverse effects from proton-pump inhibitors are uncommon. Headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are the most frequently reported adverse effects.
Rationale 4:Adverse effects from proton-pump inhibitors are uncommon. Headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are the most frequently reported adverse effects.
Rationale 5: Hyperglycemia is not expected for a client receiving a PPI.

Global Rationale: Adverse effects from proton-pump inhibitors are uncommon. Headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are the most frequently reported adverse effects. Ataxia, hypotension, and hyperglycemia are incorrect because these are not caused by PPIs.

Answer to Question 2

1

Rationale 1: The client should be instructed to take bulk-forming laxatives with at least two full glasses of water because this aids in forming larger stools.
Rationale 2:The nurse should encourage more exercise but this is not prescriptive.
Rationale 3:The client should increase intake of foods rich in fiber including fruits and vegetables, bran cereals, and whole-grain breads.
Rationale 4: The client should take bulk-forming laxativeswith two full glasses of water.

Global Rationale: The client should be instructed to take bulk-forming laxatives with at least two full glasses of water because this aids in forming larger stools. The client should increase intake of foods rich in fiber including fruits and vegetables, bran cereals, and whole-grain breads.