The nurse is administering cholestyramine (Questran), a bile acid sequestrant. Which nursing intervention(s) is appropriate? (Select all that apply.)a )Administering the drug on an empty stomach b )Administering the drug with mealsc )Instructing the patient to follow a low-fiber diet while taking this drugd) Instructing the patient to take a fiber supplement while taking this druge) Increasing fluid intake f) Not administering this drug at the same time as other drugs

The nurse is administering cholestyramine (Questran), a bile acid sequestrant. Which nursing intervention(s) is appropriate? (Select all that apply.)a )Administering the drug on an empty stomach b )Administering the drug with mealsc )Instructing the patient to follow a low-fiber diet while taking this drugd) Instructing the patient to take a fiber supplement while taking this druge) Increasing fluid intake f) Not administering this drug at the same time as other drugs

Complete Textbook Of Phlebotomy

5th Edition

ISBN:9781337464314

Author:Hoeltke

Publisher:Hoeltke

Chapter12: Compliance: Legal And Ethical Issues

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.1E

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