The nurse is reviewing the medication administration record to verify medications at the start of the shift. The nurse notes a new order for diphenoxylate. What assessment finding would cause the nurse to withhold the medication?
a. Dehydration
b. Diarrhea
c. Constipation
d. Dizziness
ANS: C
The assessment finding that would cause the nurse to withhold the medication is constipation because the drug is only given for diarrhea.
Dehydration would not be a contraindication to the use of diphenoxylate, and it may have been precipitated by the underlying problem (ie, diarrhea, which needs to be controlled).
The medication is indicated for the treatment of diarrhea. The nurse would administer the medication.
Dizziness is not a contraindication to the administration of diphenoxylate.
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