Author Question: A nurse is caring for a client receiving bismuth subsalicylate for the relief of diarrhea. Which of ... (Read 92 times)

nautica902 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is caring for a client receiving bismuth subsalicylate for the relief of diarrhea. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform to promote an optimal response to the prescribed drug therapy?

A) Thoroughly mix and stir the drug before administering.
B) Administer the drug after each loose bowel movement.
C) Ensure the client receives adequate sunlight.
D) Encourage the client to lightly exercise on a daily basis.

Question 2

A client has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. The physician has prescribed sulfasalazine to the client. Based on the nurse's understanding of this condition, the nurse would monitor the client for which of the following?

A) Mild symptoms of contact dermatitis
B) Abdominal pain and distention
C) Severe blood- and mucus-filled diarrhea
D) Frequent loose or watery stools

vickyvicksss · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should administer the drug after each loose bowel movement to promote an optimal response to the prescribed drug therapy in the client with diarrhea. The nurse should inspect each bowel movement before making a decision to administer the drug. Laxatives that are in powder, flake, or granule form are mixed and stirred before being administered to the client with constipation. The nurse need not ensure that the client receives adequate sunlight or encourage the client to lightly exercise on a daily basis as these interventions will not help in promoting an optimal response to the prescribed drug therapy.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should monitor for severe blood- and mucus-filled diarrhea in the client with ulcerative colitis. Pain and fatigue also accompany this disorder. Abdominal pain and distention are clinical manifestations of Crohn's disease. When clients are hypersensitive to ragweed, asters, and chrysanthemums are administered the chamomile herb, mild symptoms of contact dermatitis are observed. Frequent loose or watery stools are not associated with ulcerative colitis.