The nurse is caring for an older client with gastroenteritis.Which order does the nurse consult with the health care provider about?

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Lomotil can cause drowsiness and can increase the older client's risk for falls.The nurse should consult with the provider to see if this medication is really necessary and,if an antidiarrheal medication is warranted,what other options might be available.The other orders are appropriate,although the nurse would have to monitor the client's total 24-hour Tylenol dosage to ensure that the client did not receive more than 4000 mg/24 hr.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Client with Gastroenteritis