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The client had a large, loose stool.
Vital signs: Temperature 98.7°F (37°C) orally. Heart rate 73 beats/minute.
Blood pressure 144/82 mm Hg. The client had a large, loose stool. The client had a large, loose stool.
Place the client on contact precautions.
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take, and two parameters to assess the client’s progress.
- A. Collect stool for culture, Start a high-fiber diet., Administer an oral steroid.,Make the client NPO
- B. Secretory diarrhea.Steatorrhea,Motility diarrhea,Osmotic diarrhea
- C. Heart rate, Serum potassium,Respiratory rate, Urine sodium
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Secretory diarrhea fits; stool culture and NPO address infection; heart rate and potassium monitor dehydration.
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- B. nusually large or small doses.
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- E. Involve and educate clients in medication administration.
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- D. Removes the needle before discarding used syringes.
Correct Answer: C
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