The Nurse Suspects That a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis Has

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse suspects that a patient with ulcerative colitis has taken a dose of diphenoxylate (Lomotil) to help with diarrhea. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?

• A) fever
• B) tachycardia
• C) hypotension
• D) low urine output
• E) abdominal cramps

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Definitions:

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