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jerry coleman

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A nurse is explaining to parents the expected stool that their child, diagnosed with Meckel's diverticulum, may experience. What kind of stool will the nurse describe to the parents?
 
  A) Loose and watery stool
  B) Bloody or tarry stool
  C) Currant-jelly stool
  D) Floating and fatty stool

Question 2

A nurse has completed the data analysis of a client's nursing history. Which point should
  the nurse keep in mind while preparing the nursing diagnosis?
 
  A) Include as much information about the client as possible
  B) Establish the cause of the client's illness
  C) Include the client's views on the cause of the condition
  D) Identify nursing priorities when preparing the diagnosis



Gabe

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Answer to Question 1

B
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Symptoms of Meckel's diverticulum include the passage of bloody or tarry stools. Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital disorder in which a small portion of the ileum ends in a blind pouch. Loose and watery stools are found in the case of diarrhea. A currant-jelly stool is found in the case of intussusception, and floating and fatty stool is found in celiac disease.

Answer to Question 2

D



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