About which of the following issues should the nurse inform patients who use pain medications on a regular basis?
a) Consume the medications just before or along with meals
b) Minimize the intake of fiber during the therapy
c) Avoid harsh sunlight for two hours after administering analgesic agents or salicylates
d) Inform the primary health care provider about the use of salicylates before any procedure, and avoid OTC analgesics consistently without consulting a physician
Answer: d) Inform the primary health care provider about the use of salicylates before any procedure, and avoid OTC analgesics consistently without consulting a physician
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1. True 2. False