This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The best indication of the effectiveness of a laxative taken by a client would be which of the ... (Read 25 times)

karen

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 537
The best indication of the effectiveness of a laxative taken by a client would be which of the following statements by the client?
 
  a. I took my laxative with a glass of water.
  b. I had my last diarrhea stool yesterday.
  c. I have been passing a lot of gas, but haven't moved my bowels yet.
  d. I feel so much better since I took that laxative.

Question 2

The nurse understands that which of the following factors is necessary in the treatment of both diarrhea and constipation?
 
  a. increased activity c. decreased dietary fiber
  b. decreased exercise d. increased fluid intake



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

leeeep

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 315
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This just says the client took the laxative.
B Incorrect: This does not relate to the client taking a laxative.
C Correct: This is the most indicative of the action of the laxative and evaluating its effectiveness.
D Incorrect: This does not indicate effectiveness of the laxative.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This would not be appropriate for the treatment of diarrhea.
B Incorrect: This would not be appropriate for the treatment of constipation.
C Incorrect: This would not be appropriate for the treatment of constipation.
D Correct: Fluid intake must be increased to replace fluids lost through diarrhea and to provide adequate fluids to treat constipation.




karen

  • Member
  • Posts: 537
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


cpetit11

  • Member
  • Posts: 321
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

Did you know?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library