Question

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for loperamide. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? dissolve the powder thoroughly in 8 oz (237 ml) of water. take with diphenhydramine to prevent extrapyramidal effects. avoid activities that require alertness. take 30 min before activities that trigger nausea.

Explanation:

Loperamide is an antidiarrheal medication that can cause central nervous system side effects like drowsiness or dizziness.

• The first option applies to rehydration powders, not loperamide.
• Extrapyramidal effects are not a risk with loperamide, so diphenhydramine is not needed for this purpose.
• Loperamide does not prevent nausea, so the last option is incorrect.
• Clients should avoid alertness-required activities due to possible drowsiness.

Answer:

Avoid activities that require alertness.