The nurse is providing education for a patient taking bisacodyl (Dulcolax) tablets daily. Which statement by the patient best demonstrates the need for further teaching?
a. "I should swallow the pill intact."
b. "I should take the pills with milk or dairy products."
c. "The pill will be effective within 6 to 12 hours."
d. "Most people take the pill at bedtime, with good results in the morning."
B
Milk and antacids accelerate dissolution of the enteric coating on the bisacodyl tablets; this statement indicates a need for further teaching.
Because bisacodyl tablets are enteric coated, they should be swallowed without being chewed or crushed; no further teaching is needed.
Because the action time is 6 to 12 hours, taking the medication at bedtime produces a response the following morning; no further teaching is needed.
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