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SGallaher96

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on: Jul 23, 2018
For which patient would the nurse anticipate oral replacement therapy would be contraindicated?
 
  a. An 18-year-old with mild diarrhea
  b. A 35-year-old with constipation
  c. A 65-year-old with a bowel perforation
  d. A 50-year-old with flu-like symptoms

Question 2

A patient comes to the physician's office complaining of constipation after starting his antihyperlipidemic medication. The nurse tells the patient to take the laxative the physician has prescribed and to eat a diet high in bulk. Which is a high-bulk food
 
  a. Potatoes
  b. Corn
  c. Bran
  d. Bread


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Oral fluids are contraindicated and should not be used in patients with intestinal obstruction or bowel perforation (opening). IV fluids with replacement electrolytes are required.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The use of high-bulk food such as bran and a laxative may allow patients to stay on an antihyperlipidemic drug plan.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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