Question

A nurse is a provider's clinic is caring for a client who has diarrhea. The client is providing teaching for the client hwo has diarrhea. Select 4 instructions that the nurse should include in the teaching.

A) Increase intake of high-calcium foods.
B) Eat probiotic foods, such as yogurt.
C) Avoid alcohol while experiencing diarrhea.
D) Eat raw vegetable.
E) Eat three large meals a day.
F) Avoid caffeine while experiencing diarrhea.
G) Drink hot liquids several times a day.
H) Drink carbonated beverages to replace fluids.
I) Follow a low-fiber diet.

Answer 1

The nurse should include instructions to avoid alcohol and caffeine, eat probiotic foods, and drink plenty of water in the teaching for a client with diarrhea.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should include the following instructions in the teaching:

1. Avoid alcohol while experiencing diarrhea, as it can worsen symptoms and lead to dehydration.
2. Eat probiotic foods, such as yogurt, which can help restore the balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut and alleviate symptoms.
3. Avoid caffeine while experiencing diarrhea, as it can stimulate the digestive system and worsen symptoms.
4. Drink plenty of water to replace fluids lost from diarrhea and prevent dehydration.