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karen

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The best indication of the effectiveness of a laxative taken by a client would be which of the following statements by the client?
 
  a. I took my laxative with a glass of water.
  b. I had my last diarrhea stool yesterday.
  c. I have been passing a lot of gas, but haven't moved my bowels yet.
  d. I feel so much better since I took that laxative.

Question 2

The nurse understands that which of the following factors is necessary in the treatment of both diarrhea and constipation?
 
  a. increased activity c. decreased dietary fiber
  b. decreased exercise d. increased fluid intake


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leeeep

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This just says the client took the laxative.
B Incorrect: This does not relate to the client taking a laxative.
C Correct: This is the most indicative of the action of the laxative and evaluating its effectiveness.
D Incorrect: This does not indicate effectiveness of the laxative.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This would not be appropriate for the treatment of diarrhea.
B Incorrect: This would not be appropriate for the treatment of constipation.
C Incorrect: This would not be appropriate for the treatment of constipation.
D Correct: Fluid intake must be increased to replace fluids lost through diarrhea and to provide adequate fluids to treat constipation.


karen

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

Kedrick2014

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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