The nurse is caring for a client taking phenothiazine medications. The client teaching should include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stop the medication if side effects occur.
b. Do not take other medications unless pre-scribed by your physician.
c. Decrease fluid intake to prevent the side effect of edema.
d. Wear sunscreen and protective clothing while outdoors.
e. Increase dietary fiber to prevent the side effect of constipation.
f. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication.
B, D, E, F
Client teaching for phenothiazine medications include do not stop the medication abruptly, do not take other medications unless prescribed by your physician, wear sunscreen and protective clothing while outdoors, increase fluid intake to prevent the side effect of dry mouth and constipation, increase dietary fiber to prevent the side effect of constipation, and do not drink alcohol while taking this medication.
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