Author Question: To decrease diarrhea in clients with Clostridium difficile (C. difficile), which of the following ... (Read 77 times)

lak · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

To decrease diarrhea in clients with Clostridium difficile (C. difficile), which of the following medications does the nurse know the client may be advised to take?

a. Antibiotics
b. Ibuprofen
c. Probiotic acidophilus supplements
d. Iron supplements

Question 2

For which of the following purposes does the nurse prepare to administer an intradermal injection for the administration of medication?

a. Immunization
b. Allergy testing
c. Anticoagulant therapy
d. Low-dose insulin requirements

Kimmy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Probiotic acidophilus supplements have been shown to reduce the incidence of diarrhea and re-duce the risk of C. difficile infections.
Antibiotics have been shown to promote infection by the highly contagious C. difficile, which has a high mortality rate in older adults.
Ibuprofen appears to promote C. difficile infection.
Iron supplements are not indicated in the treatment of C. difficile or diarrhea. Iron supplements can cause discoloration of the stool (black) and lead to constipation.

Answer to Question 2

B
Intradermal injections are typically given for allergy testing or tuberculin screening.
Immunization medications are not administered intradermally.
Anticoagulants are not administered intradermally. They are typically given subcutaneously.
Intradermal injections are not used for low-dose insulin requirements.