The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient with diarrhea. Which of the following statements, if made by the patient, indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "It is important that I increase fluid intake to prevent dehydration."
b. "I am at increased risk for a ruptured bowel, so I must remain on bedrest."
c. "I should tell future health-care workers that I've been diagnosed with obstipation."
d. "My risk for a urinary tract infection is very high, so I should call the doctor if I have a pain."
ANS: A
Weakness and dehydration from fluid loss may occur with diarrhea.
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