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nevelica

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The nurse is instructing a patient about how to help prevent the spread of diarrhea. Which point does the nurse include in the teaching plan?
 
  a. When travelling internationally it is best to drink bottled water with ice cubes.
  b. Be sure to wash your hands after using the bathroom or changing diapers.
  c. Always wear clean gloves when handling raw meat or poultry.
  d. Cut down on your fluid intake to decrease the number of diarrhea episodes.

Question 2

A patient taking ciprofloxacin (Cipro) reports pain and burning on urination. What is the nurse's best action?
 
  a. Notify the prescriber that the patient's urinary tract infection is not responding to the drug.
  b. Remind the patient that the pain is related to the body eliminating the infectious bacteria.
  c. Instruct the patient to drink a full glass of water with each drug dose and increase fluids.
  d. Ask the patient whether blood or pus also is present in the urine.



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Answer to Question 1

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While drinking bottled water is good, ice cubes may be made with tap water, which in certain countries may contain bacteria that can cause diarrhea. Washing hands before and after handling raw meat or poultry is important, but it is not necessary to wear gloves. The patient should con-tinue drinking adequate fluids while having diarrhea to prevent dehydration. Washing hands after using the bathroom or changing diapers can prevent the spread of diarrhea.

Answer to Question 2

C
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone drug that concentrates in the urine, making the urine irritating to surrounding tissues. The patient may experience pain or burning of the urethra and nearby tis-sues during urination. An incontinent patient may have skin irritation over the entire perineal area. To avoid this, teach the patient to drink a full glass of water with each dose and to drink more fluids throughout the day.



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