Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 540 of 2368
A client reports passing six formed stools in one day. Which statement about this finding is correct?
- Frequent formed stools are not considered diarrhea
- It meets the definition of diarrhea
- It means the client is dehydrated
- It requires an antidiarrheal
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Correct answer: Frequent formed stools are not considered diarrhea
Diarrhea needs loose or liquid stools. Frequent passing of formed stools is not diarrhea.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Gastrointestinal System: Diarrhea. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026