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 A
Explanation
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Aspirin has multiple properties which include antiplatelet, anti- inflammatory and analgesic properties. Any client on aspirin should be monitored for bleeding as aspirin interferes with the formation of the primary plug increasing the risk on bleeding. The nurse should monitor for dark stool, hematuria or any other overt bleeding.
A, C, D- Aspirin does not cause blurred vision, insomnia or constipation.
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