Which instruction should a nurse provide when a patient starts taking a saturated solution of potassium iodide (SSKI)?
a. Sip medication through a straw to prevent tooth staining.
b. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
c. Expect excessive salivation.
d. Take before meals.
A
SSKI can discolor teeth if not sipped through a straw; no iodide drug should be doubled; exces-sive salivation is a sign of toxicity; and the medication should be taken after meals.
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