A patient taking misoprostol (Cytotec)to treat a gastric ulcer reports recurrent diarrhea.The nurse should encourage this patient to:

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The nurse should encourage the patient to take misoprostol with meals to decrease the incidence of diarrhea. Misoprostol is a prostaglandin E1 analog and can cause diarrhea as a side effect, but discontinuing the medication may worsen the gastric ulcer. Taking misoprostol with a magnesium-containing antacid may increase the risk of diarrhea. Omitting fresh fruits from the diet may deprive the patient of necessary nutrients and fiber.

A Patient Taking Misoprostol (Cytotec)to Treat a Gastric Ulcer Reports