The physician has ordered kaolin to manage the client's diarrhea. ...

[kwoodring]

The physician has ordered kaolin to manage the client's diarrhea. The nurse instructs the client concerning use of the medication. What statement to the nurse concerning its use indicates the need for further teaching?
 
  1. I should continue to take this medication daily until my stools are firm and dry..
   2. If I start to have a fever, I need to contact my physician about continuing to take this medication..
   3. I will need to take the medication after each loose stool..
   4. If my diarrhea does not get better within two days, I will need to call my physician for further advice..

Question 2

A client diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease is experiencing pain. Which of the following can the nurse do to assist this client?
 
  1. Apply cool compresses to the extremities
   2. Keep the extremities warm with blankets
   3. Encourage to ambulate and stand on legs 4 times each day
   4. Elevate legs in bed with pillows under the knees

[ciecieme]

Answer to Question 1

1. I should continue to take this medication daily until my stools are firm and dry..

Rationale:
Continuing to take the medication daily until the stools are firm and dry could result in constipation. If constipation occurs, the client will have another issue for resolution. The other statements are correct.

Answer to Question 2

2. Keep the extremities warm with blankets

Rationale:
The nurse should help keep the client's extremities warm with blankets since heat promotes vasodilation and reduces pain. Cool compresses will constrict vessels and cause more pain. Encouraging the client to ambulate and stand on the legs 4 times each day may be too aggressive. Pillows should not be placed under the knees.

[kwoodring]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[gcook]

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