The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed bile acid resins. Which adverse reactions should be included in the teaching session regarding this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Bloating
2. Constipation
3. Headache
4. Increased urination
5. Diarrhea
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Rationale 1: Bloating can be caused by bile acid resins.
Rationale 2: Constipation can be caused by bile acid resins.
Rationale 3: Headache is incorrect because this is not caused by bile acid resins.
Rationale 4: Increased urination is incorrect because this is not caused by bile acid resins.
Rationale 5: Diarrhea is incorrect because this is not caused by bile acid resins.
Global Rationale: Bloating and constipation can be caused by bile acid resins. Headache, increased urination, and diarrhea are not caused by bile acid resins.
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