A client has been diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis.
What diet would the nurse expect to be prescribed for the client?

Choice A rationale
A clear liquid diet may not provide adequate nutrition for a patient with peritonitis. Peritonitis, an inflammation of the peritoneum, can be caused by infection, including from bacteria or fungi, or by a rupture in the abdomen. It’s a serious condition that requires immediate treatment, often including antibiotics and surgery.
Choice B rationale
Nasogastric tube insertion can be a part of the management for peritonitis. It can help decompress the stomach and relieve symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.
Choice C rationale
Intravenous antibiotics are typically a part of the treatment plan for peritonitis, as the condition is often caused by an infection.
Choice D rationale
Strict intake and output monitoring is important in the management of peritonitis. It helps assess the patient’s fluid balance and response to treatment.

Choice A rationale
Hepatitis A is most likely contracted from contaminated food or water. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is transmitted by the fecal-oral route via contaminated food or infected food handlers. This is different from Hepatitis B, C, and D which are most commonly transmitted via infected blood or body fluids.
Choice B rationale

Hepatitis B is not typically contracted from contaminated food. It is most commonly transmitted via infected blood or body fluids.
Choice C rationale
Hepatitis C is not typically contracted from contaminated food. It is most commonly transmitted via infected blood or body fluids.
Choice D rationale
Hepatitis D is not typically contracted from contaminated food. It is most commonly transmitted via infected blood or body fluids.