Patient Is Experiencing a Mild Case of Diarrhea and Phones

question 44

Multiple Choice

patient is experiencing a mild case of diarrhea and phones the health clinic to find out how she should treat it.The nurse recommends that she consume all of the following except:

• A)yogurt.
• B)broth with crackers.
• C)applesauce.
• D)a regular carbonated beverage.

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Definitions:

Acidic

Characterized by a low pH, indicating a higher concentration of hydrogen ions, often associated with substances like lemon juice or vinegar.

Basic

Characteristic of substances with a pH greater than 7, often capable of neutralizing acids to form water and salts.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, enabling various cellular functions.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O, essential for cellular respiration in aerobic organisms and required for most combustion.