Asked by Teresa Irlbeck on Jul 13, 2024
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During an assessment interview, a patient diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease accompanied by frequent episodes of diarrhea says, "I've been using probiotics in small doses for about a week." When the nurse assesses mental status, expected findings would be
A) intact cognitive function.
B) slow verbal responses.
C) paranoid thinking.
D) slurred speech.
Probiotics
Live microorganisms intended to provide health benefits when consumed, by improving or restoring the gut flora.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A term for two conditions, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Comprehend the critical nature of safety, the handling of interactions, and the anticipation of potential side effects tied to herbal supplements and complementary CAM methodologies.
- Examine the mental effects and the influence of the placebo phenomenon in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) on personal health and welfare.
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Jasmine MooreJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Probiotics may reduce inflammation and heal the gut. No effect on cognitive function would be associated with use of microbiomes, including probiotics. The patient has taken small doses, so response times would be normal. It does not usually produce the effects cited in the distracters.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the critical nature of safety, the handling of interactions, and the anticipation of potential side effects tied to herbal supplements and complementary CAM methodologies.
- Examine the mental effects and the influence of the placebo phenomenon in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) on personal health and welfare.