Mrs. Johnson is a 36-year-old female who enters the emergency room complaining of severe diarrhea of a four-hour duration. Physical assessment findings reveal warm, dry skin; decreased turgor; dry mucous membranes; and vital signs of T-99.6, Pulse-104 . The nurse caring for Mrs. Johnson should
a. recommend over-the-counter antidiarrheal agents.
b. instruct Mrs. Johnson to remain NPO until the diarrhea subsides.
c. encourage a diet high in protein.
d. evaluate for possible fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Q. 2Which of the following is an effect of alcohol intake in the mother who breastfeeds?
a. It alters the flavor
b. It stimulates lactation
c. It passes into the breast milk and stimulates the infant's acceptance
d. It first appears in the breast milk approximately 12 hours after ingestion
Q. 3Mrs. Thomas has been suffering from a mild case of diarrhea for the past four days. Which of the following should Mrs. Thomas be given to replace fluid and electrolytes?
a. Apple juice b. Low-fat milk
c. Caffeine-free carbonated beverage d. Regular coffee
Q. 4Which of the following reflects one of the effects of alcohol intake on lactation?
a. It does not pass into the breast milk
b. It hinders the infant's ability to breastfeed
c. It mildly stimulates breast milk production
d. It passes into the breast milk but is degraded by enzymes in breast tissue
Q. 5Antidiarrheal agents are used for the treatment of diarrhea because they
a. slow GI motility or reduce intestinal secretions.
b. increase GI motility or increase intestinal secretions.
c. slow GI motility and may help fight infectious agents.
d. increase GI motility and reduce intestinal secretions.
Q. 6Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol intake and lactation?
a. Alcohol easily enters breast milk
b. Alcohol actually stimulates lactation
c. Infants drink slightly more breast milk when the mother consumes up to 1 drink per day
d. The small amounts of alcohol that are secreted along with breast milk stimulate infant digestion
Q. 7_____ are medications used as treatment for diarrhea.
a. Laxatives b. Antidiarrheal agents
c. Antacids d. Cathartics
Q. 8Which of the following is a characteristic of maternal smoking and breast milk production?
a. The milk produced by mothers who smoke contains nicotine
b. Cigarette smoking reduces the quality but not the quantity of breast milk
c. Infants of breastfeeding mothers who smoke gain excessive weight consisting mainly of abdominal adipose tissue
d. The smell and flavors of breast milk from mothers who smoke do not alter volume consumed until the infant reaches 3 months of age
Q. 9Mary has been diagnosed with lactose intolerance after complaining of chronic diarrhea. Which type of diarrhea is she most likely experiencing?
a. Intractable diarrhea b. Motility disorder-related diarrhea
c. Osmotic diarrhea d. Secretory diarrhea
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