Author Question: A client who was diagnosed with clostridium difficile calls the clinic and says, I'm still having ... (Read 89 times)

jazziefee · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client who was diagnosed with clostridium difficile calls the clinic and says, I'm still having diarrhea so I started taking an over-the-counter medication to stop it. How should the nurse respond?

1. Which antidiarrheal are you taking?
2. How many doses have you taken?
3. Stop taking the medicine and come to the clinic.
4. Is it stopping your diarrhea?

Question 2

Stool softeners

1. break up fecal material.
2. decrease peristalsis.
3. promote water absorption in the intestine.
4. increase peristalsis.

Mochi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The identity of the antidiarrheal is not the priority.
Rationale 2: The number of doses taken is not the priority.
Rationale 3: Antidiarrheal use is contraindicated in cases of clostridium difficile.
Rationale 4: The effectiveness of the antidiarrheal is not the priority.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Stimulate laxatives break up fecal material.
Rationale 2: None cause decrease in peristalsis.
Rationale 3: Stool softeners cause more water and fat to be absorbed.
Rationale 4: Stimulant laxatives increase peristalsis.