The nurse is working with a client who receives baclofen (Lioresal) and whose parents speak very little English
The nurse plans to use an interpreter in order to assure that the parents understand the most important things to know about the medication. Which of the following instructions about the medication will the nurse determine is most important to emphasize? 1. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
2. Do not stop the medication abruptly.
3. Increase the intake of fiber while on this medication.
4. Do not use any aspirin-type drugs while on this medication.
2. Do not stop the medication abruptly.
Rationale:
Stopping the drug abruptly may result in withdrawal symptoms. Baclofen (Lioresal) should be taken with food to lessen gastrointestinal (GI) irritation. An increase in the intake of fiber is not necessary with baclofen (Lioresal). There is no contraindication to the use of baclofen (Lioresal) with aspirinlike drugs.
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