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A nurse is reviewing the medications prescribed at discharge for an 85-year-old client who is going home today. The client is ordered Metamucil.
 
  Besides dosage and scheduling, what additional information would the nurse give the patient about this medication used to prevent constipation?
  A) drink additional water after taking the medication
  B) avoid eating immediately after the medication
  C) eat sparingly after the medication is given
  D) do not add anything to flavor the taste of the drink

Question 2

A 75-year-old client is being treated for bronchitis and pneumonia. The client tells you he has been taking prescription Zithromax and Prednisone.
 
  The client now complains of feeling tired, an inability to sleep at night, and less desire to go out of the home. The nurse identifies the need for which of the following?
  A) a medication to treat depression
  B) review of the client's activities and work responsibilities
  C) advising the client to take the medication prescribed in the morning so that it does not affect sleep
  D) contacting the healthcare provider to report the clinical findings and the current medications prescribed



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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