The nurse practitioner adds cholestyramine to statin therapy in a patient with markedly elevated serum levels of LDL cholesterol. Which of the following if stated by the patient indicates that patient teaching has been successful? (Select all that apply.] A. “I need to mix the powder with water or other fluids before I take it.” B. “I should wait 1 hour after I eat to take the medication.” C. “I need to maintain good oral hygiene as the medication can damage my teeth.” D. “If I notice an increased bleeding tendency, I need to notify the nurse practitioner.” E. “I might have some GI effects, including constipation or abdominal pain.”
[Expert Solution]: The nurse practitioner adds cholestyramine…
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