Which of the following actions should the nurse take first when a client calls the clinic complaining of diarrhea of 24 hours' duration?
A)Ask the client to describe the character of the stools and any associated symptoms.
B)Inform the client that laboratory testing of blood and stool specimens will be necessary.
C)Suggest that the client drink clear liquid fluids with electrolytes, such as Gatorade or Pedialyte.
D)Advise the client to use over-the-counter loperamide to slow gastrointestinal (GI) motility.

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The initial response by the nurse should be further assessment of the client. The other responses may be appropriate, depending on what is learned in the assessment.

Which of the Following Actions Should the Nurse Take First