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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C. Contacting the provider for further orders is not required in this situation.
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