The client has been started on a regimen that includes bisacodyl. The nurse notes that she has developed hypokalemia. The highest priority nursing intervention is to call the physician because this is _____ the medication
a. an expected side effect to
b. indicative of an anaphylactic reaction to
c. an adverse reaction to
d. indicative of a toxic dosage of
ANS: C
Hypokalemia is considered an adverse reaction to bisacodyl.
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A) "People can become constipated for no reason at all." B) "People can become constipated when they eat a lot of fiber." C) "People can become constipated when taking certain medications." D) "People can become constipated when they are active."
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a. Descriptive epidemiology b. Analytic epidemiology c. Distribution d. Determinants
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a. Counselor b. Facilitator c. Liaison d. Advocate