While giving discharge instructions to a patient who will be taking cholestyramine [Questran], the nurse wants to assess the patient's understanding of the treatment
Which statement made by the patient best demonstrates a need for additional teaching? a. "I will take cholestyramine [Questran] 1 hour before my other medications."
b. "I will increase fluids and fiber in my di-et."
c. "I will weigh myself weekly."
d. "I will have my blood pressure checked weekly."
C
Patients need not weigh themselves weekly when taking cholestyramine. Cholestyramine should be taken at least 1 hour before other medications. When taken with other medications, cholesty-ramine can inhibit the absorption of the other drugs. Constipation is the principal complaint with cholestyramine. It can be minimized by increasing dietary fiber and fluids. Regular blood pres-sure checks are a good idea. The patient is taking cholestyramine because of high cholesterol, which contributes to hypertension.
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