The nurse has completed medication education for the client who takes psyllium mucilloid (Metamucil). The nurse recognizes that additional teaching is indicated when the client makes which statement?
1. "I don't need to drink extra fluids while I take this medication."
2. "My cholesterol level will be reduced somewhat with this medication."
3. "This medication is a lot more natural than other laxatives."
4. "This medication takes several days to work."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Fluids must be increased when clients use psyllium mucilloid (Metamucil).
Rationale 2: Psyllium mucilloid (Metamucil) does help to reduce cholesterol levels.
Rationale 3: Psyllium mucilloid (Metamucil) is more natural than other laxatives.
Rationale 4: Psyllium mucilloid (Metamucil) does take several days to work.
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