Question

As a result of chemotherapy and radiation causing bowel irritation, Mrs. Allen develops severe acute diarrhea. What changes would you recommend to Mrs. Allen's fluid intake to maintain adequate fluid balance and normal electrolyte levels?

Answer 1

Recommend staying hydrated because chronic and prolonged diarrhea can result in severe dehydration. Plenty of water and even Gatorade can help reduce the chances of dehydration.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Chemotherapy associated acute diarrhoea may be managed by the adjustment and change of the patients diet and the administration of some standard anti-diarrheal drugs like: loperamide, octreotide and tincture of opium. More advanced and chronic diarrhea will demand active high dose anti-diarrheal administration and hospitalization.