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kaid0807

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The nurse should instruct clients about health-related measures that promote elimination and discourage laxative overuse, including which of the following:
 
  a. exercise and activity. c. adequate fluid intake.
  b. adequate caffeine intake. d. taking frequent rest periods.

Question 2

The client with diarrhea comments to the nurse, I drink about five cups of hot tea a day. The nurse's best response to this client would be:
 
  a. Drinking tea is a good way to replace the fluids you lose through diarrhea.
  b. Drinking hot beverages can actually make your diarrhea worse.
  c. It would be better if you drank iced tea instead of hot tea.
  d. Is the tea caffeinated or decaffeinated?



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C

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Correct a. and c.: exercise and activity and adequate fluid intake are two measures to help promote bowel function.
Incorrect b. and d.:caffeine intake and frequent rest periods are not necessary for bowel function.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is not the appropriate response, because hot tea can make diarrhea worse.
B Correct: Drinking hot beverages can stimulate peristalsis, making diarrhea worse.
C Incorrect: Drinking cold beverages can stimulate peristalsis, making diarrhea worse.
D Incorrect: This is not the best response even though caffeine also will make diarrhea worse.



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