A nurse is caring for a client receiving bismuth subsalicylate for the relief of diarrhea. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform to promote an optimal response to the prescribed drug therapy?
A) Thoroughly mix and stir the drug before administering.
B) Administer the drug after each loose bowel movement.
C) Ensure the client receives adequate sunlight.
D) Encourage the client to lightly exercise on a daily basis.
Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should administer the drug after each loose bowel movement to promote an optimal response to the prescribed drug therapy in the client with diarrhea. The nurse should inspect each bowel movement before making a decision to administer the drug. Laxatives that are in powder, flake, or granule form are mixed and stirred before being administered to the client with constipation. The nurse need not ensure that the client receives adequate sunlight or encourage the client to lightly exercise on a daily basis as these interventions will not help in promoting an optimal response to the prescribed drug therapy.
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