During a routine clinic visit, a client tells the nurse that he is taking an over-the-counter antidiarrheal agent for treatment of diarrhea. The nurse reviews the drug information with the client
Afterward, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client states that he will contact his primary health care provider if the diarrhea is not resolved within which time frame?
A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
C) 72 hours
D) 96 hours
Ans: B
Feedback:
If diarrhea persists for more than 2 days when over-the-counter (OTC) antidiarrheal drugs are being used, the client should discontinue use and seek treatment from the primary health care provider.
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