The nurse teaches the patient that a common adverse effect of loperamide (Imodium) is what?
A) Fatigue
B) Flatulence
C) Disorientation
D) Tremors
A
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Adverse effects associated with antidiarrheal drugs, such as constipation, distention, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and even toxic megacolon, are related to their effects on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Other adverse effects that have been reported include fatigue (option A), weakness, dizziness, and rash. options B, C, and D are not correct.
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The nurse is caring for a client who has sustained multiple injuries from a motor vehicle accident. The nurse realizes that the client will have a release of stress hormones that are useful for all of the following EXCEPT:
1. preventing loss of fluids. 2. preventing hypotension. 3. preventing infection. 4. preventing ingestion of food.