Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis ( 34 Questions)

A client with gastroenteritis asks the nurse about when it is safe to reintroduce regular food. What is the nurse's best response?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Reintroducing regular foods should be done cautiously and not solely based on the client's desire.

B) Correct. It is important to wait until diarrhea has completely stopped to ensure the client's digestive system has had time to recover.

C) Incorrect. While it is important for symptoms like nausea and abdominal pain to have resolved, focusing on the cessation of diarrhea is particularly crucial.

D) Incorrect. Reintroducing regular foods should be done cautiously and not solely based on the client's tolerance.




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