Question

a nurse is planning teaching for a client who has been prescribed loperamide to treat diarrhea. which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include?
\avoid driving or activities requiring alertness.\
\if you miss a dose, double the next dose.\

insing the mouth with alcohol - based mouthwash can reduce dryness.\
\having one glass of wine each night can improve medication effectiveness.\

Explanation:

Loperamide can cause drowsiness or dizziness, so activities needing alertness like driving should be avoided. Doubling a missed dose risks overdose. Alcohol-based mouthwash does not address loperamide-related dryness safely, and alcohol interacts negatively with the medication, reducing effectiveness and increasing side effects.

Answer:

A. "Avoid driving or activities requiring alertness."