Author Question: A patient with constipation has been prescribed a bulk-forming laxative. Which information will the ... (Read 67 times)

bobbie · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient with constipation has been prescribed a bulk-forming laxative. Which information will the nurse provide about taking this medication?

1. You may take this powder dry if you take it in small amounts.
2. Drink a full glass of water after you take this medication.
3. Let the medication mixture set for a few minutes after mixing before drinking.
4. Lie down for 30 minutes after you take this medication.

Question 2

The nurse teaches a female client the importance of not smoking while taking oral contraceptives. Which statement by the client indicates understanding?

1. I can only smoke half a pack per day.
2. Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular problems.
3. There is no problem with smoking.
4. I should stop smoking if I get pregnant.

Ptupou85 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Do not take this powder dry. It is a choking hazard.
Rationale 2: The patient should drink a full glass of water after taking this medication.
Rationale 3: The medication should be taken as soon as it is mixed.
Rationale 4: There is no reason for the patient to lie down after taking this medication.

Global Rationale:
The patient should drink a full glass of water after taking this medication. Do not take this powder dry. It is a choking hazard. The medication should be taken as soon as it is mixed. There is no reason for the patient to lie down after taking this medication

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1:I can only smoke half a pack per day is incorrect because the client should not smoke when taking oral contraceptives.
Rationale 2:Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular problems is true.
Rationale 3:There is no problem with smoking is incorrect because the client should not smoke if taking oral contraceptives.
Rationale 4:I should stop smoking if I get pregnant is incorrect because the client should not smoke when taking oral contraceptives, and should not get pregnant if taking the medication correctly.

Global Rationale: Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular problems is true. I can only smoke half a pack per day is incorrect because the client should not smoke when taking oral contraceptives. There is no problem with smoking is incorrect because the client should not smoke if taking oral contraceptives. I should stop smoking if I get pregnant is incorrect because the client should not smoke when taking oral contraceptives, and should not get pregnant if taking the medication correctly.