A nurse is providing teaching to a client who takes opioid pain medication and has a new prescription for docusate sodium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
“I will take the medication for diarrhea”
“I can take this medication along with mineral oil."
"I should drink 4 ounces of water when I take the medication."
"It might take up to 3 days for the medication to work."
The Correct Answer is D
Docsate takes effect in 1-3 days. It is a stool softener that works by increasing the amount of water in stool making it easier to pass across the gut. It does not take effect immediately.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Wernicke- Korsakoff is a neurological disorder that occurs commonly in malnourished alcoholic due to thiamine deficiency. It presents confusion, ataxia, visual disturbances and low blood pressure. It is managed by administration of thiamine to prevent permanent brain damage.
A . although alcohol can cause cardiomyopathy and cardiac arrhythmias, it is not directly related to Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome
C. chronic alcoholism can lead to liver cirrhosis and esophageal varices but is not directly related to Wernicke-Korsakoff psychosis.
D. isolation is not necessary as Wernicke-Korsakoff psychosis is not a communicable disease.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
washing the affected area with soap and water before applying the cream remove any debris that may interfere with absorption of the drug allowing for optimal concentration for clearance of the infection.
A. Increasing fluid intake is not specifically related to the use of gentamicin topical cream.
C. Topical gentamicin cream does not have adverse effects associated with systemic formulations hence no reported blurred vision
D. Application is only recommended for affected areas.
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