The nurse receives a call from a 45-year-old individual who reports recent development of diarrhea with five liquid stools in the past 24 hours
Which of the following additional symptoms would cause the nurse to suggest the patient seek immediate/emergent medical attention? (Select all that apply.)
a. Severe abdominal cramping
b. Oral intake of 3 L of fluid in 24 hours
c. Blood pressure 138/72 mm Hg
d. Weight loss of 1 pound in the past week
e. Fever
f. Blood in the stool
ANS: A, E, F
A, E, and F. Indications for medical intervention related to diarrhea include large volumes of stool; severe abdominal cramping; bloody stool; protracted duration of diarrhea; systemic symptoms such as fever; or history of a medical condition in which fasting, dehydration, or infection are hazardous. B. Oral intake of 3 L in 24 hours is sufficient to prevent dehydration. C. The listed blood pressure is stable. D. While weight loss is concerning, 1 pound in a week is not overly concerning.
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