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wenmo

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on: Jul 23, 2018
An appropriate goal when teaching a patient who has diarrhea is that the patient
 
  a. will have less frequent, more formed stools.
  b. will not have a stool for 1 to 2 days.
  c. will receive adequate intravenous fluids.
  d. will receive appropriate antibiotic therapy.

Question 2

A patient asks the nurse the best way to prevent traveler's diarrhea. The nurse will provide which recommendation to the patient?
 
  a. Ask your provider for prophylactic antibiotics.
  b. Drink bottled water and eat only well-cooked meats.
  c. Eat fresh, raw fruits and vegetables.
  d. Take loperamide (Imodium) every day.


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cat123

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

ANS: A
An appropriate goal is that patients will have formed, less frequent stools not an absence of stools. Receiving adequate intravenous fluids or antibiotic therapy are interventions not goals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Patients traveling to areas with potential traveler's diarrhea should be taught to drink bottled water and eat meats that are well-cooked. Prophylactic antibiotics are not recommended. Patients should eat cooked, washed fruits and vegetables. Loperamide can increase exposure to pathogens by slowing motility.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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

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