In caring for a patient who is taking antiinflammatory drugs, the nurse should include which patient teaching points? (Select all that apply.)
a. Check stools for blood.
b. Medications should be taken as ordered.
c. Medications should be discontinued once improvement is experienced.
d. Improvement takes 1 to 2 weeks.
e. You may take this drug without food.
ANS: A, B, D
These medications should be taken exactly as ordered. Stools should be checked for bleeding. Therapeutic effect may take 1 to 2 weeks. To decrease stomach upset, take with food or milk.
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