The Client Takes Diphenoxylate with Atropine (Lomotil) for Diarrhea

question 18

Multiple Choice

The client takes diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) for diarrhea. The client asks the nurse why he does not experience pain relief since this drug is an opioid. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "This drug is not an opioid; did your doctor tell you that?"
• B) "You would really have to take a lot to experience pain relief."
• C) "It does provide some relief from the pain associated with diarrhea."
• D) "Because this opioid does not have analgesic properties."

Understand the role and calculation of the F-ratio in analytical comparisons.

Distinguish between different types of comparisons in research (simple, complex, planned, unplanned).

Recognize the importance of controlling for type I errors in hypothesis testing.

Apply knowledge of various statistical tests (e.g., Scheffé, Tukey, Dunnett) in research analysis.

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