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Title: After taking penicillin as prescribed, a patient shows signs of diarrhea and informs the nurse that ... Post by: MALI0157619 on Jan 24, 2018 After taking penicillin as prescribed, a patient shows signs of diarrhea and informs the nurse that there is blood in his stools. Which of the following interventions should the nurse do next?
A) Contact primary health provider immediately. B) Have the patient consume yogurt with his next meal. C) Decrease fiber content in diet. D) Continue with prescribed regimen. Title: After taking penicillin as prescribed, a patient shows signs of diarrhea and informs the nurse that ... Post by: Amonae215 on Jan 24, 2018 Ans: A
Feedback: If diarrhea is suspected, the nurse should notify the primary health care provider immediately. The nurse should wait for the primary health care provider's instructions before continuing with the prescribed regimen. Yogurt or buttermilk may help prevent fungal superinfections, but they will not help alleviate the patient's condition at this stage. Changes in the diet are not recommended unless instructed by the primary health care provider. Title: After taking penicillin as prescribed, a patient shows signs of diarrhea and informs the nurse that ... Post by: MALI0157619 on Jan 24, 2018 Excellent response
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