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mp14 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The client complains to the nurse about having continuous diarrhea. The nurse observes that the client has loose, watery, unformed stools. The nurse recognizes that several factors can contribute to diarrhea.

Which factors contribute to a client's continuous diarrhea? 1 . Chronic irritation of the colon
2 . Food poisoning
3 . Parasitic infection
4 . Emotional state
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4

Question 2

The nurse has to take a client's radial pulse and apical pulse because the primary care provider suspects that the client's heart is not effectively pumping blood.

Which readings by the nurse would best represent a pulse deficit for the client who needs to be entered in the electronic medical record? A) Apical 72 Radial 82
B) Apical 82 Radial 60
C) Apical 96 Radial 90
D) Apical 104 Radial 100

vickybb89 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Continuing diarrhea suggests chronic irritation of the colon, intestinal infection, food poisoning, or a parasitic infection. The person's emotional state may also affect stool consistency, causing either diarrhea or constipation.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
It is impossible for the apical pulse to be lower than the radial. These are examples of pulse deficits: Apical 82 Radial 60; Apical 96 Radial 90; Apical 104 Radial 100 . The nurse would have to take both pulses again for Apical 72 Radial 82.