A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed colestipol granules. Which of the following would the nurse do when administering the drug to the client?
A) Mix the granules in 2 to 6 fluid ounces of water.
B) Take care not to crush the granules.
C) Give the granules once or twice daily with meals.
D) Mix the drug in 90 mL of liquid.
Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should mix the drug in 90 mL of liquid, soups, cereals, carbonated drinks, or pulpy fruits when administering the colestipol granules to the client. Cholestyramine powder is mixed in 2 to 6 fluid ounces of water. Colestipol tablets are not crushed. Colesevelam tablets are taken once or twice daily with meals.
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