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NCLEX-RN

Category - Pharmacological

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A nurse is teaching a client who has just been prescribed aluminum hydroxide. The nurse should instruct the client to do which of the following?
  1. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water.
  2. Chew the tablet thoroughly and drink ½ to 1 cup of water.
  3. Crush the tablet and add it to a glass of water.
  4. Take aluminum hydroxide with a laxative.
Explanation
Answer: B - Aluminum hydroxide tables should be chewed thoroughly before drinking ½ to 1 cup of water. This medication can cause constipation; however, laxatives should be avoided to prevent laxative abuse. It is best to make use of nonpharmacologic methods to prevent constipation, such as increasing the intake of fiber.
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