A patient who is experiencing diarrhea associated with a microorganism asks why antidiarrheal medication is not to be used. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
A. "Antibiotics are always used to treat the microorganisms but antibiotics may worsen diarrhea."
B. "The potassium you are taking will help to slow down the diarrhea."
C. "Antidiarrheal medication slows down the elimination of the microorganism causing the diarrhea."
D. "Your physician does not like to use antidiarrheal medications."
Answer: C
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A) Client observed to move food around the plate arranged in various patterns. B) Client stares frequently into space and has to be prompted to participate in the mealtime conversation. C) Client talks about her food likes and dislikes and reminisces about holiday foods. D) Client states that she is depressed and does not feel like eating right now.
The nurse talks with every assigned client to ensure satisfaction with the care received. Which of the following could be a cause for client dissatisfaction?
a. Frequent communication with health care providers regarding treatment plan b. Delayed pain medication c. Meal trays delivered on time with correct items d. Ability to read each health provider's name tag clearly
The nurse has assumed the responsibilities of case manager. Which of the following would these include?
A) Delegating activities to other nurses B) Managing an acute hospital stay C) Evaluating performance of ancillary workers D) Identifying areas of client concern or problems
The following people enter the health clinic together: an unmarried man and his year-old son, an unmarried woman with a year-old daughter, and the man's married brother, who is separated from his wife. During the assessment it is determined that both men work and contribute to the household, where all of them live. Which of the following best describes the "family"?
a. The group consists of three families: the man and his son, the woman and her daughter, and the brother, who is married even though he and his wife are separated.
b. There are two families involved: first, the unmarried man and woman and their two children, and second, the brother, who is married even though he and his wife are separated.
c. There is no family here, only three adults sharing resources between themselves and two biologically related children.
d. The family includes whoever the adults state are family members.