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Kthamas

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What does the nurse expect the appearance of the stools of a child with celiac disease to be?
 
  a. Ribbon like
  b. Hard, constipated
  c. Bulky, frothy
  d. Loose, foul-smelling

Question 2

Parents ask the nurse how their infant developed a Meckel's diverticulum. What condition, will the nurse explain, is present causing this diagnosis?
 
  a. The yolk sac remains connected to the intestine.
  b. There is inflammation of the ileocecal valve.
  c. A pouch forms when the vitelline duct fails to disappear.
  d. There is a weakness in the abdominal wall.


Animal_Goddess

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Celiac disease causes malabsorption. Stools that are large, bulky, and frothy may indicate malabsorption.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
If the vitelline duct fails to disappear completely after birth, a blind pouch may form.


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