The nurse applies which of the following principles when teaching clients about absorbent agents such as kaolin?
a. Take these agents on a regular schedule twice daily.
b. Do not take these agents within several hours of other drugs.
c. These are the least commonly used antidiarrheal agents.
d. These agents require a prescription for purchase.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: These products have specific instructions regarding when to take the medication relative to having a diarrhea stool.
B Correct: Because these are binding agents, they may bind with other drugs, affecting the absorption of the other drugs.
C Incorrect: They are the most commonly used antidiarrheals.
D Incorrect: Most are available OTC (over-the-counter).
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