This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient who has been on a medication that caused diarrhea is now off the medication. What could ... (Read 79 times)

@Brianna17

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient who has been on a medication that caused diarrhea is now off the medication. What could the nurse suggest to promote the return of normal flora?
 
  A) stool-softening laxatives, such as Colace
  B) increasing fluid intake to 3,000 mL/day
  C) drinking fluids with a high sugar content
  D) eating fermented products, such as yogurt

Question 2

A student is following current recommendations for assessing tube placement. A staff nurse says, Oh, just insert air and listen for a 'whoosh' sound. How would the student respond?
 
  A) Thank you. That would be much easier for me to do.
  B) That procedure has been found to be unreliable.
  C) My instructor told me to do it this way, so I will.
  D) I appreciate your advice. Let me ask the patient.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

qytan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


@Brianna17

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


qytan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Always glad to help...


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).

Did you know?

About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins, which is an increase in rate of nearly 60% since the early 1980s.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Did you know?

The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.

Did you know?

Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.

Steric effects caused by ligand binding to the heme of myoglobin Steric effects caused by ligand binding to the heme of myoglobin
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
The medical assistant will provide patient education regarding the daily use of diabetic glucose ... The medical assistant will provide patient education regarding the daily use of diabetic glucose ...
This patient presented with a case of facial palsy caused by an infection by the bacterial ... This patient presented with a case of facial palsy caused by an infection by the bacterial ...
Botulism A rare but serious paralytic illness caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum Botulism A rare but serious paralytic illness caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum
Crown gall disease caused by Agrobacterium via plant transformation Crown gall disease caused by Agrobacterium via plant transformation
Video: Structures that affect circulation - arterioles and vasomotor responses and venous return

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library