RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 249 of 2368

The nurse is giving a client a fiber supplement such as psyllium. Which action is correct?

  1. Mix the dose in a small sip of water
  2. Mix the dose in a full eight-ounce glass of water
  3. Give the dose dry, followed by a snack
  4. Mix the dose in two ounces of juice
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Correct answer: Mix the dose in a full eight-ounce glass of water

Mixing the product in a full glass of water avoids an intestinal obstruction.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Elimination: Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026