Which question best assists the nurse in assessing a client with acute diarrhea?
a. "Have you traveled outside the country recently?"
b. "Have you had a colonoscopy lately?"
c. "Do you have any trouble swallowing?"
d. "Do you have any allergies?"
A
A history of recent travel may help pinpoint an infectious source for the client's diarrhea. A co-lonoscopy will not cause acute diarrhea. Trouble swallowing is not related to diarrhea. Allergic reactions do not typically cause acute diarrhea.
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