Cholestyramine teaching

NCLEX-RN
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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Question

A client taking cholestyramine asks how to address constipation. Complete the teaching statement.

The nurse should suggest increasing fluid and fiber intake to help relieve constipation.

Blank 1 choices: fluid and fiber intake / grapefruit juice intake only / salt substitute intake

Answer

Blank 1: fluid and fiber intake

Rationale

Cholestyramine can cause constipation. Increasing fluid and fiber intake is a recommended measure to help relieve it.

RememberFluid and fiber can help with cholestyramine-associated constipation.

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition: Chapter 6 Cardiovascular & Renal Systems Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · ANTILIPEMICS › Cholestyramine · 2nd edition, 2023

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