A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for docusate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

‘Take this medication on an empty stomach’

‘Expect abdominal pain with this medication’

'Take the medication with a full glass of water."

"Do not take this medication before bedtime."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Docusate sodium is used as a stool softener in these cases to promote bowel movements. Adequate water intake increases hydration and also works synergistically to promote bowel movements increasing its effectiveness.
A. Taking docusate on an empty stomach is not necessary. It can be taken with or without food.
B. Abdominal pain is not a common side effect of docusate. In fact, it is usually well tolerated.
D. There is no specific requirement to avoid taking docusate before bedtime. It can be taken at any time of day as directed by the healthcare provider.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Acute shortness of breath in a client with a central venous catheter could be secondary to various respiratory complications such as pulmonary embolism and pneumothorax. Taking the appropriate action requires a quick assessment through auscultation as the emergency management of the various complications is different.
A. This is the immediate action to prevent more air from entering the venous system.
B. The left lateral trendelenburg position is relevant in hypotension but not a priority action.

C.uscultating breath sounds is an important assessment, especially if the cause of the shortness of breath is unclear. It can help identify wheezing, crackles, or absence of breath sounds, which may suggest conditions like pneumothorax, pulmonary embolism, or infection. However, while auscultation is an important diagnostic step, it is typically done after initial interventions (such as positioning or administering oxygen) to stabilize the client.
D. Initiating oxygen therapy is important in cases of respiratory distress but assessment is priority in this case

A. “I will avoid crowds to keep from infecting others” B. “I will call my doctor if I notice any unusual menstrual bleeding” C. "I will run my toothbrush in the dish washer every month." D. "1 will take the antiemetic as soon as the chemotherapy infusion is complete."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Chemotherapeutic agents suppress the hematopoietic process reducing the number of mature platelets circulating in the blood which increases the risk of bleeding.

A. The client cannot infect others as breast cancer is not infectious. They should, however, avoid crowds to prevent contracting infections as their immunity is suppressed by the chemotherapeutic agents

C. Running the toothbrush in the dish washer increases risk of oral infections which is fatal

D. Prophylactic antiemetics are given before chemotherapy sessions

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