[Verified Answer]: A patient diagnosed with ulcerative colitis…

A patient diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) is to be discharged on loperamide (Imodium) for symptomatic management of diarrhea. What does the nurse include in the teaching about this medication? a. “If diarrhea increases, you must let your primary health care provider know.” Ob. “You must avoid pregnancy.” C. “Be aware of the signs/symptoms of toxic megacolon that we discussed.” d. “You will need to decrease your dose of sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)