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An Ambulatory Clinic Patient Telephones to Report Diarrhea and to Ask

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An ambulatory clinic patient telephones to report diarrhea and to ask for advice on medication to manage it. The best response by the nurse is, "Do not use antidiarrheal medication for longer than _____ hours without calling back for an appointment."


Definitions:

Coccygeus

A small muscle located in the pelvic area, playing a part in supporting the pelvic organs.

Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments in the pelvic area that support the organs in the pelvis like the bladder, intestines, and, in women, the uterus.

Coccyx

The small, triangular bone at the base of the spinal column, often referred to as the tailbone, which is the remnant of a human tail.

Internal Intercostal

Muscles located between the ribs that play a role in the forced expiration of air from the lungs.

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