The nurse is caring for a client prescribed baclofen (Lioresal) for cerebral palsy (CP). The client's parents speak very little English and the nurse plans to use an interpreter to teach the parents about the medication
Which instructions should the nurse emphasize during client teaching?
A) "It is important that your child take the medication as prescribed. Do not stop the medication abruptly."
B) "Do not give your child any aspirin-type drugs while on this medication."
C) "It is important for your child to take the medication on an empty stomach."
D) "You will need to increase your child's intake of fiber while on this medication."
Answer: A
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 aspirin-like drugs.
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