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Dysentery: Causes and Types

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Why is oral care important for a patient with dysentery?

To facilitate the administration of medication
To reduce the patient's anxiety
To improve the patient's appetite
To prevent mouth infections and promote salivation (correct)

What should be done to the linen when it is soiled?

Discard it immediately
Disinfect it with Jik 1:6 before sending to the laundry (correct)
Dry it in the sun
Wash it with soap and water

Why is it important to provide psychological care to a patient with dysentery?

To facilitate the administration of medication
To allay the patient's anxiety and promote cooperation (correct)
To reduce the risk of complications
To educate the patient about the disease process

What should be explained to the patient regarding their isolation?

The reason for their isolation to prevent the spread of infection (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to encourage a patient with dysentery to ask questions?

To gain their cooperation with treatment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of observing the intake and output of a patient with dysentery?

To assess the patient's hydration status (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of prevention and control of dysentery?

Improved environmental sanitation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of dysentery?

The complications are not mentioned in the text (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to educate the patient about the disease process?

To promote their cooperation with treatment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to the patient's stool?

Observe it for amount, contents, and odour (C) Signup and view all the answers

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