Author Question: Parents call the clinic and report that their toddler has had acute diarrhea for 24 hours. The nurse ... (Read 86 times)

panfilo · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Parents call the clinic and report that their toddler has had acute diarrhea for 24 hours. The nurse should further ask the parents if the toddler has which associated factor that is causing the acute diarrhea?

a. Celiac disease
b. Antibiotic therapy
c. Immunodeficiency
d. Protein malnutrition

Question 2

An infant is brought to the emergency department with dehydration. Which physical assessment finding does the nurse expect?

a. Weight gain
b. Bradycardia
c. Poor skin turgor
d. Brisk capillary refill

ashely1112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Acute diarrhea is a sudden increase in frequency and change in consistency of stools and may be associated with antibiotic therapy. Celiac disease is a problem with gluten intolerance and may cause chronic diarrhea if not identified and managed appropriately. Immunodeficiency would occur with chronic diarrhea. Protein malnutrition or kwashiorkor causes chronic diarrhea from lowered resistance to infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Clinical manifestations of dehydration include poor skin turgor, weight loss, lethargy, and tachycardia. The infant would have prolonged capillary refill, not brisk.