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mia

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The nurse is teaching a patient how to manage medication-related diarrhea. What does the nurse include in the instructions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Encourage adequate fluid intake.
  b. Use laxatives liberally.
  c. Assess for fever and tarry stools.
  d. Eat a high-fiber diet.
  e. Take small, frequent feedings.
  f. Maintain a bland diet.
  g. Increase milk products.
  h. Increase intake of caffeinated beverages.

Question 2

The client is being treated with Rituxan. The nurse notices that the first IV infusion of the drug has been started at a rate of 100 mL/hr. The highest priority nursing intervention is:
 
  a. increasing the rate of the infusion.
  b. decreasing the rate of the infusion.
  c. stopping the infusion completely.
  d. calling the physician.


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nikmaaacs

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

ANS: A, C, E, F
These measures should be implemented. The other measures are contraindicated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The initial infusion of the medication should be started at 50 mL/hr.


mia

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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