Client teaching related to colchicine (Novocolchine) includes which instruction?
a. "Take the drug on an empty stomach."
b. "Keep fluid intake to no more than 1000 mL daily."
c. "Take a laxative daily to prevent constipation."
d. "Take the drug with food."
ANS: D
The drug should be taken with food to avoid gastric upset.
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