What should be included in the discharge instructions for a client diagnosed with cancer who is taking hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Vicodin) prn?
1. Use Tylenol for any pain unrelieved by the Vicodin.
2. Notify the physician if the medication relieves the pain.
3. Increase the intake of fluids and fiber in the diet to prevent constipation.
4. Take the medication only when the pain is greater than an 8 on a scale of 1–10.
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Rationale 1: Vicodin contains acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Rationale 2: The client should notify the physician if the medication does not relieve the pain.
Rationale 3: The client should be instructed to increase the intake of fluids and roughage in the diet because this medication can cause constipation.
Rationale 4: The medication should be taken before the pain becomes severe.
Global Rationale: The client should be instructed to increase the intake of fluids and roughage in the diet because this medication can cause constipation. Vicodin contains acetaminophen (Tylenol). The client should notify the physician if the medication does not relieve the pain. The medication should be taken before the pain becomes severe.
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