34. The patient has an order for Lomotil, an antidiarrheal agent. The nurse should teach the...

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34. The patient has an order for Lomotil, an antidiarrheal agent. The nurse should teach the patient to: 1. Inform the physician if diarrhea persists for more than 2 days 2. Be alert to the fact that it may cause hyperactivity 3.Limit luid intake to 2000 mL per day 4. Avoid crushing the tablets

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34. 1. The nurse should teach the patient to inform the physician

if the diarrhea persist for more than 2 days to change the

dosage or drug to control diarrhea.

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