Which instruction would the nurse include in the discharge plan for a patie diagnosed with ulcerative colitis who is going home on loperamide for symptomatic management of diarrhea?
a. "Long-term use of antidiarrheals is common."
b. "You will need to decrease your dose of sulfasalazine."
c. "Be aware of the symptoms of toxic megacolon that we discussed."
d. "If diarrhea decreases, you should let your healthcare provider know."
