Author Question: Which is a high-fiber food that the nurse should recommend for a child with chronic constipation? ... (Read 31 times)

karateprodigy · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which is a high-fiber food that the nurse should recommend for a child with chronic constipation?

a. Popcorn
b. Pancakes
c. Muffins
d. Ripe bananas

Question 2

A mother calls the clinic nurse about her 4-year-old son who has acute diarrhea. She has been giving him the antidiarrheal drug loperamide (Imodium A-D). The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that this drug is:

a. not indicated.
b. indicated because it slows intestinal motility.
c. indicated because it decreases diarrhea.
d. indicated because it decreases fluid and electrolyte losses.

verrinzo · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Popcorn is a high-fiber food. Pancakes and muffins do not have significant fiber unless made with fruit or bran. Raw fruits, especially those with skins and seeds, other than ripe bananas, have high fiber.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Antidiarrheal medications are not recommended for the treatment of acute infectious diarrhea. These medications have adverse effects and toxicity, such as worsening of the diarrhea because of slowing of motility and ileus, or a decrease in diarrhea with continuing fluid losses and dehydration. Antidiarrheal medications are not recommended in infants and small children.