The nurse is discussing care of the client's ileostomy and is instructing the client to avoid certain medications that may pass through without being absorbed. What medications should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? Select all that apply
A) Enteric-coated products
B) Liquid medication
C) Slow-release beads
D) Layered tablets
E) Chewable tablets
A, C, D
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Clients with an ileostomy should avoid enteric-coated products and some modified-release drugs, such as slow-release beads and layered tablets. These products may pass through without being absorbed. The client may take liquid and chewable tablets because they will go through the breakdown process in the stomach.
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