Author Question: A nurse teaches a community group about food poisoning and gastroenteritis. Which statements should ... (Read 72 times)

jerry coleman · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nurse teaches a community group about food poisoning and gastroenteritis. Which statements should the nurse include in this group's teaching? (Select all that apply.)

a. Rotavirus is more common among infants and younger children.
b. Escherichia coli diarrhea is transmitted by contact with infected animals.
c. To prevent E. coli infection, don't drink water when swimming.
d. Clients who have botulism should be quarantined within their home.
e. Parasitic diseases may not show up for 1 to 2 weeks after infection.

Question 2

A nurse cares for a client with ulcerative colitis. The client states, I feel like I am tied to the toilet. This disease is controlling my life. How should the nurse respond?

a. Let's discuss potential factors that increase your symptoms.
b. If you take the prescribed medications, you will no longer have diarrhea.
c. To decrease distress, do not eat anything before you go out.
d. You must retake control of your life. I will consult a therapist to help.

peter · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E
Rotavirus is more common among the youngest of clients. Not drinking water while swimming can help prevent E. coli infection. Parasitic diseases may take up to 2 weeks to become symptomatic. People with botulism need to be hospitalized to monitor for respiratory failure and paralysis. Escherichia coli is not transmitted by contact with infected animals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Clients with ulcerative colitis often express that the disorder is disruptive to their lives. Stress factors can increase symptoms. These factors should be identified so that the client will have more control over his or her condition. Prescription medications and anorexia will not eliminate exacerbations. Although a therapist may assist the client, this is not an appropriate response.