While recovering from surgery, an elderly woman started taking a stimulant laxative, senna, to relieve constipation caused by the pain medications. Two weeks later, at her follow-up appointment, she tells the nurse that she likes how "regular' her bowel movements are now that she is taking the laxative. Which teaching principle is appropriate for this client?

It is important to have a daily bowel movement to promote bowel health.

Long-term use of laxatives often results in decreased bowel tone and may lead to dependency.

She needs to switch to glycerin suppositories to continue having daily bowel movements.

She needs to be sure to take this medication with plenty of fluids.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

B. laxatives can lead to diarrhea and dependency
A. it is important but other strategies are safer
C. Glycerin is also a laxative
D. The client should not be encouraged to continue with the laxative

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. anticholinergics cause dry mouth due to reduced secretion in the salivary glands and artificial saliva is important
B. Fluid intake is encouraged especially due to dry mouth
C. Discontinuing medication without consulting the provider is inappropriate
D. Taking medication on an empty stomach isn’t related to absorption

A. A client who is about to have surgery B. A client who has suddenly developed symptomatic tachycardia with a heart rate of 180 beats/min C. A client newly diagnosed with myasthenia gravis D. A client who has suddenly developed symptomatic bradycardia with a heart rate of 32 beats/min E. A client with severe narrow-angle glaucoma

Correct Answer is ["A","D"]

Explanation

A. Atropine sulfate reduce the production of bronchial secretions leading to easy intubation. This reduction in airway secretion ensures smooth intubation
D. Atropine is an anticholinergic that binds on to the muscarinic receptors on the heart to produce block the parasympathetic impulses. This mechanism is used to manage bradycardia
B. Tachycardia is managed through vagal maneuvers if stable and cardioversion or antiarrhythmics
C. Myasthenia gravis is managed using acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
E. Cholinergic agonists are used in narrow angle glaucoma

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When a client is taking an anticholinergic such as benztropine as part of the treatment for Parkinson's disease, the nurse should include which information in the teaching plan?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

The nurse is reviewing the indications for atropine sulfate. Atropine is appropriate for which of these clients? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer is ["A","D"]

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