Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis ( 34 Questions)

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


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Being symptom-free for only 24 hours may not be sufficient to ensure full recovery from gastroenteritis.

B) Correct. It is important to wait until all symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, have completely resolved before returning to work to prevent the spread of infection.

C) Incorrect. Returning to work when only feeling slightly better may risk spreading the infection to others.

D) Incorrect. 48 hours of symptom improvement may not be sufficient to ensure full recovery from gastroenteritis. It is important to wait until all symptoms have completely resolved.




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