A client tells the nurse that he experiences episodes of diarrhea that occur for days and he has no idea why. The nurse realizes that a cause of diarrhea would be:
a. overhydration. c. anticholinergic drug.
b. malabsorption disorder. d. low-fiber diet.
ANS: B
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a. "I will hold your next dose of the medication." b. "You may need an increase in your next dose of the medication." c. "This is an adverse reaction to the medication. I will stop the drug." d. "This is a side effect of the medication. I will notify your physician."