The nurse is providing instructions to a client diagnosed with irritable bowel s
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Question
The nurse is providing instructions to a client diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who is experiencing abdominal distention, flatulence, and diarrhea. What interventions should the nurse include in the instructions? Select all that apply.
Eat yogurt.
Take loperamide to treat diarrhea.
Use stress management techniques.
Avoid foods such as cabbage and broccoli.
Decrease fiber intake to less than 15 g/day.
1.Eat yogurt.
2.Take loperamide to treat diarrhea.
3.Use stress management techniques.
4.Avoid foods such as cabbage and broccoli.
5.Decrease fiber intake to less than 15 g/day.
Explanation / Answer
the corret answers are option 1, 2, 3 & 4
Eating yogurt can help to reduce irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) since yogurt has probiotics may kill bacteria.
loperamide is used to treat diarrhea. Broccoli and cabbage are high in fiber content, but it can cause gas in the intestine. This may increase bloating and cause some irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. stress manament techniques like feeling relaxed may reduce the IBS.