The appropriate collaborative therapy for the patient with acute diarrhea caused by a viral infection is to a. increase fluid intake. b. administer an antibiotic. c. administer antimotility drugs. d....

The appropriate collaborative therapy for the patient with acute diarrhea caused by a viral infection is to

a. increase fluid intake.

b. administer an antibiotic.

c. administer antimotility drugs.

d. quarantine the patient to prevent spread of the virus.

Assessment findings suggestive of peritonitis include

a. rebound abdominal pain.

b. a soft, distended abdomen.

c. dull, continuous abdominal pain.

d. observing that the patient is restless.