Which Action Should the Nurse Take First When a Patient

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse take first when a patient calls the clinic complaining of diarrhea of 24 hours' duration?

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

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