The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who is experiencing diarrhea. What medication would the nurse expect to administer?
a. Loperamide (Imodium)
b. Docusate sodium (Colace)
c. Lorazepam (Ativan)
d. Haloperidol (Haldol)
Answer is a. Loperamide (Imodium)
Rationale: Antidiarrheal agents like Imodium can be given prophylactically or symptomatically on an as-needed basis. Docusate sodium (Colace), lorazepam (Ativan), and haloperidon (Haldol) are not indicated to treat this disorder.
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