Nursing interventions for a client with cancer experiencing diarrhea secondary to treatment would include which of the following?

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Diarrhea may be caused by radiation therapy,chemotherapy,stress,antibiotics,tube feedings,or some dietary supplements.The nurse should monitor the client for signs of fluid and electrolyte imbalance;encourage the client to eat foods low in residue if taking a chemotherapy drug known to cause diarrhea;and urge the client to avoid foods,such as warm liquids,that stimulate the gastrointestinal tract.The client should be monitored for any signs of skin breakdown,and the perineum should be cleansed and dried after each loose stool.Sitz baths may be prescribed for client comfort and antidiarrheal medications may also be prescribed.

Nursing Interventions for a Client with Cancer Experiencing Diarrhea Secondary