A client with an ileostomy is receiving medication in a slow-release capsule form. The nurse would be alert for which of the following?
A) Undissolved capsules
B) High blood pressure
C) Decreased urination
D) Presence of blood

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A client with an ileostomy may have shortened transit time through the intestines, which can affect medication absorption. The nurse should assess for undissolved capsules in the ileostomy output, as this may indicate ineffective medication absorption. High blood pressure, decreased urination, and presence of blood are not directly related to slow-release capsule medication in a client with an ileostomy.

A Client with an Ileostomy Is Receiving Medication in a Slow-Release