The Nurse Is Preparing to Discharge a Client with Diarrhea

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with diarrhea. The healthcare provider prescribes loperamide to manage the client's diarrhea. After providing the client with information on this medication, which client statement indicates the need for further education?

• A)"If my diarrhea does not get better within 2 days, I will need to call my healthcare provider for further advice."
• B)"I will need to take the medication after each loose stool."
• C)"I should continue to take this medication daily until my stools are firm and dry."
• D)"If I start to have a fever, I need to contact my healthcare provider about continuing to take this medication."

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique aimed at reducing anxiety and fear responses by gradually exposing the individual to the feared object or context while teaching relaxation strategies.

Pathological Fear

An intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that is disproportionate to the actual threat or danger it poses.

Vivid Scenes

Vivid scenes refer to highly detailed and clear images or descriptions, often evoking strong mental or emotional responses.

Aversion Therapy

A form of psychological treatment where an undesirable behavior is paired with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce the behavior's occurrence.