A patient with HIV infection has begun experiencing severe diarrhea. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to help alleviate the diarrhea?
A) Administer antidiarrheal medications on a scheduled basis, as ordered.
B) Encourage the patient to eat three balanced meals and a snack at bedtime.
C) Increase the patient's oral fluid intake.
D) Encourage the patient to increase his or her activity level.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Administering antidiarrheal agents on a regular schedule may be more beneficial than administering them on an as-needed basis, provided the patient's diarrhea is not caused by an infectious microorganism. Increased oral fluid may exacerbate diarrhea; IV fluid replacement is often indicated. Small, more frequent meals may be beneficial, and it is unrealistic to increase activity while the patient has frequent diarrhea.
You might also like to view...
Which quantitative research design will most strongly support evidence-based practice?
A) Factorial Design B) Randomized Control Trial Design C) Correlational Design D) Time-Series Design
The nurse caring for a child who is sedated,unconscious,and on a mechanical ventilator can expect to include which of the following nursing interventions in the nursing care plan?
1. Active range of motion (ROM) exercises 2. Maintenance of intravenous (IV) hydration 3. Out-of-bed transfer to wheelchair 4. Whirlpool baths
The client with digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity might exhibit which symptoms? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Blurred vision 2. Tachycardia 3. Loss of appetite 4. Confusion 5. Bradycardia
During a therapy session, a client reveals that he masturbates eight to ten times daily and feels powerless to stop doing so, despite the fact that his behavior causes him shame and self-loathing. This client is exhibiting which of the following problems?
A) Compulsion B) Obsession C) Dyssomnia D) Paramnesia