The nurse is providing care to a client who is experiencing constipation. The healthcare provider prescribes Metamucil, a bulk-forming laxative
Which is a nursing consideration when administering this medication to the client?
A) Offering sufficient water
B) Administering rectally
C) Using to treat acute constipation
D) Assessing for tardive dyskinesia
Answer: A
It is imperative that the client take Metamucil with a sufficient amount of water for the medication to be effective. Metamucil is an oral medication, and it is not typically for use in the treatment of acute constipation, as results from the medication are not immediate. Prokinetic drugs such as Reglan may cause tardive dyskinesia. Metamucil is not associated with the cause of tardive dyskinesia.
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