A Patient with Acute Diarrhea of 24 Hours' Duration Calls

question 43

Multiple Choice

A patient with acute diarrhea of 24 hours' duration calls the clinic to ask for directions for care. In talking with the patient, the nurse should

• A) ask the patient to describe the character of the stools and any associated symptoms.
• B) advise the patient to use over-the-counter loperamide (Imodium) to slow gastrointestinal (GI) motility.
• C) inform the patient that laboratory testing of blood and stool specimens will be necessary.
• D) advise the patient to drink clear liquid fluids with electrolytes, such as Gatorade or Pedialyte.

---

Definitions:

Poorly Written Text

Text that lacks clarity, coherence, grammar, and structure, making it difficult to understand or engage with.

Audience

The group of people for whom a piece of writing, a speech, or a performance is intended.

Chartjunk

Unnecessary or distracting graphics or decorations in charts that do not enhance the understanding of the data.

Visual Balance

The distribution of visual weight in a design or composition, creating a sense of equilibrium and stability.