When teaching a client about how loperamide HCl works, the nurse should include,
a. "It acts by decreasing gastrointestinal motility."
b. "It increases gastric motility by pulling fluids into the intestines."
c. "It softens the stools to make them easier to pass."
d. "Only use this drug if you haven't had a bowel movement for three days."
ANS: A
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A Correct: This is an antidiarrheal agent that works by decreasing GI motility.
B Incorrect: This describes a laxative.
C Incorrect: This describes a fecal wetting agent or stool softener.
D Incorrect: This describes using a laxative.
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