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What factors can lead to diarrhea according to the chapter on bowel elimination?
Factors that can lead to diarrhea include food allergies or intolerances, antibiotic use, the use of laxatives or cathartics, infections from foodborne pathogens, diseases of the colon, psychological stress, and surgical procedures involving the gastrointestinal tract.
Key points
- Food allergies or intolerances can cause diarrhea.
- Antibiotic use may disrupt normal gut flora, leading to diarrhea.
- Laxatives or cathartics can increase bowel movement frequency.
- Infections from foodborne pathogens are a common cause of diarrhea.
- Diseases of the colon can result in altered bowel function.
- Psychological stress may affect bowel habits.
- Surgical procedures on the gastrointestinal tract can lead to diarrhea.
Source:Fundamentals of Nursing: Active Learning for Collaborative Practice· Bowel Elimination· p. 2830–2849
Fundamentals of Nursing: Active Learning for Collaborative Practice
Barbara L Yoost & Lynne R Crawford
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