A Terminally Ill Patient Has Been Experiencing Frequent Episodes of Diarrhea

question 14

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient has been experiencing frequent episodes of diarrhea. Which of the following should the nurse assess in this patient?

• A) Current electrolyte status
• B) Contents of food ingested
• C) Presence of cramping
• D) Appetite level

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