Nursing Measures for the Patient With Diarrhea
Answer call lights immediately
Remove the cause of diarrhea whenever possible (e.g., medication)
If there is impaction, obtain physician order for rectal examination
Give special care to the region around the anus
After diarrhea stops, suggest the intake of fermented dairy products
Fecal seepage may indicate impaction
Preventing Food Poisoning
Never buy food with damaged packaging
Never use raw eggs in any form
Do not eat ground meat uncooked
Never cut meat on a wooden surface
Do not eat seafood that is raw or has unpleasant odor
Clean all vegetables and fruits before eating
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of eating them
Give only pasteurized fruit juices to small children
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