A Patient with Hyperlipidemia Has a New Order for Colesevelam

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient with hyperlipidemia has a new order for colesevelam (Welchol) . Which nursing action is appropriate when scheduling this medication?

• A)Administer the medication at the patient's usual bedtime.
• B)Have the patient take the colesevelam 1 hour before breakfast.
• C)Give the patient's other medications 2 hours after colesevelam.
• D)Have the patient take the dose at the same time as the prescribed aspirin.

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