When taking care of a patient with inflammatory bowel disease, you would expect the physician's orders to include what?
A) Anticholinergic medications 30 minutes before a meal
B) Antidiarrheal medications 30 minutes before a meal
C) Antibiotic medications 30 minutes before a meal
D) Narcotic pain medications 30 minutes before a meal
Ans: A
Feedback: The nurse administers anticholinergic medications 30 minutes before a meal as prescribed to decrease intestinal motility and administers analgesics as prescribed for pain. All medications are given as ordered, not just 30 minutes before a meal.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)