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An older adult patient has received his third dose of diphenoxylate (Lomotil) and the nurse is monitoring the patient's bowel patterns closely.
 
  In addition to monitoring the number and consistency of the patient's stools, the nurse should prioritize what assessment? A) Assessment of cognition and neurological status
  B) Assessment of oxygen saturation and respiratory rate
  C) Assessment of nutritional status
  D) Assessment of fluid and electrolyte balance

Question 2

A nurse is providing care for a patient who is on the third day of her prescribed course of ciprofloxacin eye drops. The nurse should conclude that this patient most likely has a diagnosis of what health problem?
 
  A) Astigmatism
  B) Cataracts
  C) Conjunctivitis
  D) Increased IOP


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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After drug administration, the nurse monitors the number and consistency of stools and fluid and electrolyte balance. The patient's fluid and electrolyte balance is more vulnerable during prolonged diarrhea than neurological, nutritional, or respiratory status.

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Uses of ciprofloxacin include the treatment of corneal ulcer and bacterial conjunctivitis. This drug is not used to treat cataracts, increased IOP, or astigmatism.


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