Diarrhea Teaching 338
Instructed patient about complications of diarrhea, such as, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance or anal excoriation.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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