Which nursing action is accurate when administering colchicine?
a. Administer the medication subcutaneously.
b. Maintain fluid intake of at least eight 8-ounce glasses daily.
c. Increase fiber in the diet to prevent constipation.
d. Inform the patient that pain will be alleviated in 2 weeks.
ANS: B
Monitor intake and output during therapy. Maintain fluid intake at eight to twelve 8-ounce glasses daily. Colchicine should not be administered subcutaneously. Constipation is not an adverse effect with this medication. Pain will subside in less than 2 weeks.
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