The Nurse Is Instructing a Patient Who Is Experiencing Diarrhea

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing a patient who is experiencing diarrhea associated with a microorganism not to use antidiarrheals. The patient asks, "Why can't I take something to stop the diarrhea?" The nurse's best response is which of the following?

• A)"Antidiarrheals slow down the elimination of the microorganism causing the diarrhea."
• B)"Antibiotics are always used to treat the microorganisms but antibiotics may worsen diarrhea."
• C)"The potassium you are taking will help to slow down the diarrhea."
• D)"Your physician does not like to use antidiarrheal medications."

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