The nurse would anticipate an alteration in drug absorption in clients with which conditions?
1. Vomiting
2. Diabetes
3. Diarrhea
4. Asthma
5. Alzheimer disease
Correct Answer: 1,3,4
Rationale 1: The drug cannot be absorbed if it is vomited.
Rationale 2: Diabetes will not alter absorption; if the kidneys are impaired, it may alter excretion.
Rationale 3: The quick transit of medication through the small intestines may alter absorption.
Rationale 4: Bronchoconstriction could alter inhaled medications.
Rationale 5: Alzheimer disease will not affect the absorption of drugs.
Global Rationale: The drug cannot be absorbed if it is vomited. The quick transit of medication through the small intestines may alter absorption. Bronchoconstriction could alter inhaled medications. Diabetes will not alter absorption; if the kidneys are impaired, it may alter excretion. Alzheimer disease will not affect the absorption of drugs.
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