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Chapter 42: Lower Gastrointestinal Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition Questions and Answers Grade A+ 2023

A patient calls the clinic to report a new onset of severe diarrhea. The nurse anticipates that the patient will need to a. collect a stool specimen. . b. prepare for colonoscopy. c. schedule a b... arium enema d. have blood cultures drawn. - -ANS: A Acute diarrhea is usually caused by an infectious process, and stool specimens are obtained for culture and examined for parasites or white blood cells. There is no indication that the patient needs a colonoscopy, blood cultures, or a barium enema. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application) REF: 931 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity -Which nursing action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a 35-yr-old male patient admitted with an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? a. Restrict oral fluid intake. b. Monitor stools for blood. c. Ambulate six times daily. d. Increase dietary fiber intake. - -ANS: B [Show More]

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