Which of the Following Actions Should the Nurse Take First

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions should the nurse take first when a client calls the clinic complaining of diarrhea of 24 hours' duration?

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

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