The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Taking

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is taking mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid) (Asacol,Rowasa) for ulcerative colitis.The client has trouble swallowing the pill.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Crush the pill carefully and administer it to the client in applesauce or pudding.
• B) Empty the contents of the capsule into applesauce or pudding for administration.
• C) Contact the client's health care provider to request an order for Asacol suspension.
• D) Contact the client's health care provider to request an order for Rowasa enemas instead.

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Definitions:

Narrative Therapists

Therapists who use storytelling and narrative techniques to help clients understand and reinterpret their life stories in a more positive light.

Daily Journal Narrative

A personal record where individuals document their thoughts, feelings, and experiences on a daily basis, often used for self-reflection and therapy.

New Stories

In narrative therapy, the process of creating alternative narratives or stories about oneself to facilitate healing and positive change.

Solution-Focused Therapy

A short-term therapeutic approach that encourages clients to focus on their desired future outcomes rather than dwelling on past problems or failures.