A Patient with Acute Diarrhea of 24 Hours' Duration Calls

question 39

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,what should the nurse do?

• 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 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.

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