{"id":136431,"date":"2024-09-10T16:32:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T16:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=136431"},"modified":"2024-09-10T16:32:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T16:32:50","slug":"a-nurse-is-teaching-a-client-who-has-a-new-prescription-for-docusate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/10\/a-nurse-is-teaching-a-client-who-has-a-new-prescription-for-docusate\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for docusate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for docusate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
\u2018Take this medication on an empty stomach\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
\u2018Expect abdominal pain with this medication\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
‘Take the medication with a full glass of water.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
“Do not take this medication before bedtime.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Correct Answer and Explanation is :<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. “Take the medication with a full glass of water.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Docusate is a stool softener that is commonly prescribed to help relieve constipation by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making it easier to pass. Proper client education is essential for maximizing the medication’s effectiveness and minimizing potential side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rationale for Each Option:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • A. \u2018Take this medication on an empty stomach.\u2019<\/strong> This statement is incorrect. Docusate can be taken with or without food, and there is no specific requirement for an empty stomach. In fact, taking it with food or water may help improve the efficacy of the medication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • B. \u2018Expect abdominal pain with this medication.\u2019<\/strong> Abdominal pain is not a typical side effect of docusate. If a client experiences significant abdominal pain, this may indicate a more serious issue, such as bowel obstruction or other gastrointestinal conditions, and should be reported immediately. The goal of docusate is to alleviate constipation without causing discomfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • C. \u2018Take the medication with a full glass of water.\u2019<\/strong> This statement is correct. Docusate works by increasing the water content in the stool, which helps soften it for easier passage. Taking the medication with a full glass of water enhances its ability to hydrate the stool, making it more effective in relieving constipation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • D. \u2018Do not take this medication before bedtime.\u2019<\/strong> This statement is incorrect. Docusate can be taken at any time of the day, including before bedtime. In fact, taking it at bedtime is common, as the effects of the medication typically take 12-72 hours to occur, and overnight administration allows for bowel movements the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Additional Teaching Points:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Clients should maintain adequate hydration throughout the day while taking docusate, as dehydration can make constipation worse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The medication is typically used for short-term relief of constipation. Long-term or chronic use without the guidance of a healthcare provider can lead to dependency or electrolyte imbalances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Encourage the client to engage in regular physical activity and consume a diet rich in fiber, which also helps promote healthy bowel movements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      By taking docusate with a full glass of water and following these additional recommendations, the client is more likely to experience effective relief from constipation without adverse side effects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for docusate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A.\u2018Take this medication on an empty stomach\u2019 B.\u2018Expect abdominal pain with this medication\u2019 C.‘Take the medication with a full glass of water.” D.“Do not take this medication before bedtime.” The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-136431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=136431"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136431\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=136431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=136431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=136431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}