When the patient tells the home health nurse that he has begun to take psyllium (Metamucil), the nurse cautions him that to avoid fecal impaction with this drug, he should:
a. eat several servings of fresh fruit and vegetables a day.
b. avoid citrus fruit juices.
c. reduce intake of carbonated drinks.
d. increase his fluid intake to 3000 ml a day.
ANS: D
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