Question

A client with diarrhea also has a primary care providers order for a bulk laxative daily. The nurse, not realizing that bulk laxative can help solids certain types of diarrhea, concludes, "The PCP does not know the client has diarrhea." What type of statement is this?

Answer 1

The nurse incorrectly assumes that the doctor's prescription of a bulk laxative was inappropriate for a client with diarrhea, not realizing that in some cases, bulk laxatives can help solidify stool and manage diarrhea.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse's statement, "The PCP does not know the client has diarrhea," suggests a misunderstanding of the treatment plan. Bulk laxatives are indeed prescribed sometimes to help manage diarrhea because they absorb water and can solidify stool consistency. It's important to understand that bulk laxatives might seem counterintuitive, but they can be part of a therapeutic regimen for certain types of diarrhea.