Author Question: The client is taking GoLYTELY in preparation for a GI examination. What is the highest priority ... (Read 46 times)

ap345 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client is taking GoLYTELY in preparation for a GI examination. What is the highest priority instruction that the nurse can give the client in preparing to take the medication?

a. Have the solution at room temperature when drinking it.
b. Plan to allow at least 8 hours to drink the solution.
c. Fasting is not recommended for this examination.
d. Plan to fast for 3 to 4 hours.

Question 2

The client asks the nurse if she needs to change her diet now that she is being treated with antacids. The nurse instructs her that because of her treatment regimen she should avoid drinking:

a. apple juice.
b. grape juice.
c. milk.
d. orange juice.

Ahernandez18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Fasting for 3 to 4 hours is required in preparation for a GI examination and as GoLYTELY is taken.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Milk or foods high in vitamin D interfere with the absorption of antacids.