The Nurse Is Working with a Patient Who Has Elevated

question 201

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a patient who has elevated triglyceride levels despite dietary changes. The physician has ordered TriLipix (fenofibric acid) 135 mg per day. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

• A) "Since I take Coumadin, I'll need to have my bleeding labs checked more frequently for a while."
• B) "This will be much easier than following all of those dietary restrictions; I know how hard that can be."
• C) "This medicine will really help you lose weight, just be sure you're drinking enough water."
• D) "This medicine sometimes causes stomach pain and fatty, clay-colored stools, so if I experience that, I shouldn't worry."

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