A client continuously reports alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea. The nurse gives the client a different prescribed medication each day to determine an effective treatment. Which method of problem solving is the nurse implementing?
A) Nursing process
B) Critical thinking
C) Trial and error
D) Scientific

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The nurse is using the trial and error method by trying different medications to see which one effectively treats the client's symptoms, rather than using a systematic approach or critical analysis.

A Client Continuously Reports Alternating Episodes of Constipation and Diarrhea