The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed bile acid resins. Which adverse reactions should be included in the teaching session regarding this medication?(Select all that apply.)
1. Bloating
2. Constipation
3. Headache
4. Increased urination
5. Diarrhea
1, 2
Rationale 1: Bloating can be caused by bile acid resins.
Rationale 2: Constipation can be caused by bile acid resins.
Rationale 3:Headache is incorrect because this is not caused by bile acid resins.
Rationale 4:Increased urination is incorrect because this is not caused by bile acid resins.
Rationale 5:Diarrhea is incorrect because this is not caused by bile acid resins.
Global Rationale: Bloating and constipation can be caused by bile acid resins. Headache, increased urination, and diarrhea are not caused by bile acid resins.
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