ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 215 Questions
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A patient has been on antibiotic therapy for 2 weeks and reports watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps. What intervention should the nurse suggest to the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Testing for Clostridium difficile is essential in this case because the patient is displaying symptoms of antibiotic-associated diarrhea, a common side effect of antibiotic therapy. Clostridium difficile infection can lead to severe complications if left untreated. A blood culture (
A) is not necessary for this specific situation. Discontinuing the antibiotic (
C) may be considered, but confirming the presence of Clostridium difficile is crucial before making this decision. Prescribing an antidiarrheal (
D) can mask the symptoms without addressing the underlying cause.
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