A female client is beginning treatment with bromocriptine (Parlodel).The nurse has initiated teaching sessions about potential side effects.Which is the most important point of instruction?

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Constipation is an expected side effect of treatment with bromocriptine,so the client should be taught ways to prevent and/or manage it.Eating plenty of fiber and drinking fluids is a good plan.Taking the client's temperature daily is not necessary.The medication,which is given orally,should be taken with food to reduce side effects.

A Female Client Is Beginning Treatment with Bromocriptine (Parlodel)