The nurse is instructing a client who has been started on colchicine for the treatment of gout. The following information should be included:
A)
Limit fluid intake with the medicine.
B)
Take with food.
C)
Report any GI distress and fatigue.
D)
Have serum uric acid levels checked.
C
Explanation:
A)
Colchicine can cause serious GI, kidney, liver, and heart disease. Fluids should be encouraged. It should be taken on an empty stomach for best absorption. It does not lower serum uric acid levels.
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B)
Colchicine can cause serious GI, kidney, liver, and heart disease. Fluids should be encouraged. It should be taken on an empty stomach for best absorption. It does not lower serum uric acid levels.
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C)
Colchicine can cause serious GI, kidney, liver, and heart disease. Fluids should be encouraged. It should be taken on an empty stomach for best absorption. It does not lower serum uric acid levels.
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Implementation
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D)
Colchicine can cause serious GI, kidney, liver, and heart disease. Fluids should be encouraged. It should be taken on an empty stomach for best absorption. It does not lower serum uric acid levels.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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