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misspop

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Common problems that occur secondary to diarrhea include all of the following except:
 a. hyperkalemia.
  b. acid-base imbalance.
  c. dehydration.
  d. malnutrition.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false regarding secretory diarrhea?
 a. It results from excessive fluid and electrolyte secretions into the intestines.
  b. Diarrhea resolves when the patient is NPO.
  c. Medications and excessive amounts of bile acid in the colon can be the potential cause.
  d. Bacterial infections are often the cause of this type of diarrhea.



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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