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tfester

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The nurse is concerned about the client's loss of fluids and electrolytes because of diarrhea. The best dietary recommendation that the nurse can give is for the client's diet to include which foods or drinks?
 
  a. Tea and dry toast
  b. Plain crackers and orange juice
  c. Gatorade or Pedialyte
  d. Ensure liquid supplement

Question 2

What is the highest priority health teaching for a client who has taken an antidiarrheal medication?
 
  a. Instruct the client to avoid taking sedatives or tranquilizers with the antidiarrheal.
  b. Advise the client to consume all food with milk products until diarrhea ceases.
  c. Advise the client that overuse of antidiarrheals may result in continuous diarrhea.
  d. Instruct the client to withhold water and fluids until diarrhea has ceased.



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Meganchabluk

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
These drinks provide needed electrolytes along with the needed fluid.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Many of the antidiarrheals cause sedation and therefore require monitoring.




tfester

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


nathang24

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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