A client has been admitted with diarrhea. He has mild dehydration (less than 5%). The nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of the stool specimen, as indicated in the following:
WBC: Mildly elevated
RBC: Few
Bacteria: Positive for Escherichia coli
Ova and parasites: Negative
Based on the laboratory report, what should the nurse do first?
a) Instruct the family to wash all family bed linens in hot water.
b) Institute enteric precautions.
c) Clean and protect the anal area.
d) Start an I.V. infusion.
Answer: B
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