Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
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 clientÔÇÖs progress.
Rationale
Secretory diarrhea fits; stool culture and NPO address infection; heart rate and potassium monitor dehydration.