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A Patient with Multiple Sclerosis Has Been Prescribed Baclofen (Lioresal)to

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A patient with multiple sclerosis has been prescribed baclofen (Lioresal) to relax muscles.What should be included in the nurse's teaching about this drug? (Select all that apply.)


A) "Avoid crowds while on this medication."
B) "Take a calcium supplement while on this medication."
C) "Report any shortness of breath or other respiratory problems."
D) "Do not drive or operate machinery until the effects of the drug on you are known."
E) "Do not eat grapefruit, drink grapefruit juice, or consume other products containing grapefruit."
F) "Try to prevent constipation by adequate fluid intake, eating fiber-rich foods, and using suppositories occasionally if necessary."

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