A client with coronary artery disease (CAD) is prescribed cholestyramine, a bile acid sequestrant. This nurse is teaching the client how to use this medication at home. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates to the nurse a need for further teaching?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A client with coronary artery disease (CAD) is prescribed cholestyramine, a bile acid sequestrant. This nurse is teaching the client how to use this medication at home.

Which of the following statements made by the client indicates to the nurse a need for further teaching?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"I should take this medication at the same time each morning with my other daily medications"

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"It is important to maintain a healthy diet to minimize the need for this drug"

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"This medication helps to reduce my cholesterol level"

Answer

"There is a possibility I will experience mild constipation and bloating while I am taking this medication"

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