A client experiencing constipation has been prescribed mineral oil. What information should the nurse provide to explain the need to take the medication between meals or atbedtime?
A) It can cause dizziness
B) Physical activity interferes with absorption of the drug
C) It interferes with vitamin absorption
D) It causes nausea and vomiting

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Mineral oil, when taken with meals, can interfere with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) because it coats the stomach and intestines, preventing the vitamins from being absorbed properly. Taking it between meals or at bedtime minimizes this effect.

A Client Experiencing Constipation Has Been Prescribed Mineral Oil