A patient complaining of diarrhea presents at the walk in clinic and asks the nurse what they can do to find out what is causing their diarrhea. What should the nurse advise the patient?
A) The doctor will just give you some medicine.
B) Stay away from all food and drink you think might be causing the problem.
C) An initial sensitivity may decrease with time.
D) Any food or fluid can cause diarrhea.
Ans: C
Feedback: The nurse advises the patient to experiment with an irritating food several times before restricting it, because an initial sensitivity may decrease with time. The nurse can help the patient identify any foods or fluids that may be causing diarrhea, such as fruits, high-fiber foods, soda, coffee, tea, or carbonated beverages.
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