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OLga [1]
4 years ago
11

As a result of chemotherapy and radiation causing bowel irritation, Mrs. Allen develops severe acute diarrhea. What changes woul

d you recommend to Mrs. Allen's fluid intake to maintain adequate fluid balance and normal electrolyte levels?
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2 answers:
Ugo [173]4 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Explanation:

Chemotherapy associated acute diarrhoea may be managed by the adjustment and change of the patients diet and the administration of some standard anti-diarrheal drugs like: loperamide, octreotide and tincture of opium. More advanced and chronic diarrhea will demand active high dose anti-diarrheal administration and hospitalization.

Dahasolnce [82]4 years ago
6 0
Recommend staying hydrated because chronic and prolonged diarrhea can result in severe dehydration. Plenty of water and even Gatorade can help reduce the chances of dehydration.
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