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The physician prescribes sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) for the client with ulcerative colitis to continue taking at home. Which instruction should the nurse give the client about taking this medication?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Sulfasalazine should be taken with a full glass of water to ensure proper absorption and to prevent gastrointestinal irritation. It can be taken with food to reduce stomach upset, the dose is typically spread out during the day, and orange-yellow urine is a harmless side effect. CN: Pharmacological and parenteral therapies; CL: Synthesize

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