The Nurse Is Preparing to Discharge a Client with Diarrhea

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with diarrhea. The healthcare provider prescribes loperamide to manage the client's diarrhea. After providing the client with information on this medication, which client statement indicates the need for further education?

• A)"If my diarrhea does not get better within 2 days, I will need to call my healthcare provider for further advice."
• B)"I will need to take the medication after each loose stool."
• C)"I should continue to take this medication daily until my stools are firm and dry."
• D)"If I start to have a fever, I need to contact my healthcare provider about continuing to take this medication."

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Definitions:

Nutrition

The process of taking in and using food (nutrients).

Protists

Diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which are not animals, plants, or fungi.

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Amoeba

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