Which of the following should be included by the nurse during ...

[JMatthes]

Which of the following should be included by the nurse during client teaching to improve client outcomes for a client receiving antihyperlipidemic drugs? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Measures to minimize gastrointestinal upset
  B) Consultation with a dietitian for assistance with diet teaching
  C) Emphasis on the fact that drug therapy alone will significantly lower blood cholesterol levels
  D) Focus on the importance of taking drug exactly as prescribed
  E) Instruction in possible adverse reactions and signs and symptoms to report to primary health care provider

Question 2

After teaching a group of nursing students about bile acids, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as true about bile? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Bile is manufactured by the gallbladder.
  B) Bile is stored in the liver.
  C) Bile emulsifies fat and lipids.
  D) Bile is secreted by the liver.
  E) Bile is classified as a hormone.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, D, E
Feedback:
Client teaching includes measures to minimize gastrointestinal upset, consultation with a dietician to assist with diet planning and teaching, focus on the need to take the drug exactly as prescribed, and information about possible adverse reactions including those that need to be reported to the primary health care provider. The nurse should emphasize that drug therapy alone will NOT significantly lower blood cholesterol levels.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, D
Feedback:
Bile is manufactured and secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; it emulsifies fat and lipids, and these products pass through the intestine.

[JMatthes]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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