Which Action Should the Nurse in the Emergency Department Anticipate

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse in the emergency department anticipate for a young adult patient who has had several episodes of bloody diarrhea?

• A)Obtain a stool specimen for culture.
• B)Administer antidiarrheal medication.
• C)Provide teaching about antibiotic therapy.
• D)Teach the adverse effects of acetaminophen (Tylenol).

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