A female client is beginning treatment with bromocriptine (Parlodel). The nurse has initiated teaching sessions about potential side effects. Which is the most important point of instruction?
a. "Take and record your temperature daily."
b. "Be sure to eat 20 to 30 grams of fiber daily."
c. "Plan to take the medication on an empty stomach."
d. "I will need to teach you how to give the injection."
B
Constipation is an expected side effect of treatment with bromocriptine, so the client should be taught ways to prevent and/or manage it. Eating plenty of fiber and drinking fluids is a good plan. Taking the client's temperature daily is not necessary. The medication, which is given orally, should be taken with food to reduce side effects.
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