The client asks the nurse if he can still drink his six-pack of beer in the evening while on the simvastatin. The nurse's best reply is:
a. "You don't have to change your drinking habits, but don't drink any more than that."
b. "You need to quit drinking to control the constipation the simvastin can cause."
c. "Maybe I can change you to a drug that would not interfere with your drinking habits."
d. "Alcohol can cause liver damage that may increase in simvastin, but we can provide you with support to stop drinking."
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: The client needs to stop drinking.
B Incorrect: Constipation is not the correct rationale for the nurse.
C Incorrect: This is out of the scope of practice unless the nurse is a nurse practitioner.
D Correct: This statement is true and supportive for the client.
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