The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient with acute diarrhea. Which statement indicates the patient understands the most common cause for this health problem?
a. "Excessive fluid intake."
b. "Excessive fiber in the diet."
c. "Viral or bacterial infection."
d. "Inflammatory bowel disease."
ANS: C
The most common cause of acute diarrhea is a bacterial or viral infection. A. B. Excessive food and fiber are not causes for diarrhea. D. Inflammatory bowel disease can cause chronic diarrhea.
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