A patient comes into the client after experiencing diarrhea with five liquid stools in the past 24 hours. Which additional patient symptoms should cause the nurse concern? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fever
b. Blood in the stool
c. Severe abdominal cramping
d. Blood pressure 138/72 mm Hg
e. Oral intake of 3 L of fluid in 24 hours
f. Weight loss of 1 pound in the past week
ANS: A, B, C
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. E. Oral intake of 3 L in 24 hours is sufficient to prevent dehydration. D. The listed blood pressure is stable. F. While weight loss is concerning, 1 pound in a week is not overly concerning.
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