The Nurse Is Contributing to the Teaching Plan of a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is contributing to the teaching plan of a patient who is prescribed niacin.What specific recommendation should be included in the teaching plan?

• A) Take with meals or milk to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
• B) Take aspirin 30 minutes before niacin to reduce flushing.
• C) Increase intake of fruits and vegetables to reduce constipation.
• D) Take 30 minutes before morning and evening meals to avoid gastrointestinal upset.

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Definitions:

Immobilize

To restrict the movement of a part of the body or an object, often to prevent further injury or to allow healing.

Action

The process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim or to deal with a problem.

RICE

Abbreviation for rest, ice, compression, elevation, referring to the treatment for sprains and strains.

Compression

The act of pressing together or the state of being pressed together, often used in contexts like data compression, compression of materials, or medical compression to reduce swelling.