On Assessing a Client with a Gastrointestinal Disorder, the Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

On assessing a client with a gastrointestinal disorder, the nurse finds steatorrhea, abdominal distension, and muscle wasting. The primary health-care provider prescribes corticosteroid therapy for the client. Which instructions does the nurse provide to effectively manage the condition?

• A) Reduce alcohol ingestion
• B) Reduce coffee consumption
• C) Avoid fiber-containing foods
• D) Avoid gluten-containing foods
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Definitions:

Human Communication

The process by which individuals convey meanings to one another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols, and verbal or nonverbal messages.

Nonverbal Messages

Communication conveyed through body language, facial expressions, and other physical gestures without using spoken words.

Communication Process

The series of steps and elements involved in the successful exchange of information, including sender, message, medium, receiver, and feedback.

Martin Buber

A philosopher known for his philosophy of dialogue, a form of existentialism centered on the distinction between the I-Thou relationship and the I-It relationship.