Question

A nurse is providing teaching to a nursing student about to care for a woman with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) who is receiving alosetron [Lotronex]. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?

a. "I should evaluate the patient’s abdomen for distension and bowel sounds."
b. "Patients with diverticulitis and IBS-C may take this drug."c. "This drug can cause ischemic colitis in some patients."
d. "This drug is given only to women with severe IBS-D."

Answer 1

Patients with diverticulitis and IBS-C may take this drug.