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A client has a prescription to take magnesium citrate to prevent constipation after upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) barium studies. The nurse tells the client that which is the best way to take this medication?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Magnesium citrate is available as an oral solution. It is commonly used as a laxative after certain studies of the GI tract. It should be served chilled and taken with a full glass of water. It should not be allowed to stand for prolonged periods. Allowing the medication to stand would reduce the carbonation and make the solution even less palatable. The remaining options are incorrect.