A 30-year-old nonpregnant client is prescribed misoprostol. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client as part of the teaching plan?
A) Swallow the tablet 1 hour before eating.
B) Administer the drug 1 hour before travel.
C) Do not chew, open, or crush the tablet.
D) Use a reliable contraceptive method.
Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the client to use a reliable contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy during the course of treatment as it can cause spontaneous abortion. The nurse should instruct the client taking proton pump inhibitors not to chew, open, or crush the tablet and to swallow the tablet whole at least 1 hour before eating. The nurse needs to inform the client taking a drug for motion sickness to administer it about 1 hour before travel.
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