Question

a nurse should recognize that diphenoxylate/atropine should be used with caution for a client who has which of the following conditions? inflammatory bowel disease thrombophlebitis agranulocytosis immunization with a live virus vaccine within the last 6 weeks

Explanation:

Diphenoxylate/atropine is an antidiarrheal medication that slows intestinal motility. For clients with inflammatory bowel disease, reduced intestinal motility can worsen inflammation, increase the risk of toxic megacolon, or trap harmful bacteria in the intestines, so it requires cautious use. The other conditions listed are not primary cautionary concerns for this specific medication.

Answer:

A. Inflammatory bowel disease