While Caring for a Patient Who Is Taking Imodium (Loperamide)

question 19

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient who is taking Imodium (loperamide) , the nurse would be most concerned by which of the following symptoms?

• A) Patient reports abdominal cramping and loose stool.
• B) Patient complains of a headache and a sore throat.
• C) Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to direct and indirect light.
• D) Tenting across the clavicular region and decreased reflexes are noted.

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