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A nurse is caring for a toddler whose guardian reports multiple episodes of diarrhea. The provider suspects Clostridium difficile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Collect a stool specimen for occult blood.

Conduct a tape test.

Obtain a stool specimen for culture.

Draw a blood culture.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A reason:

Collecting a stool specimen for occult blood is not the most relevant test for suspected

Clostridium difficile infection. Stool culture or testing for C. difficile toxins is more appropriate.

Choice B reason:

Conducting a tape test is used to diagnose pinworms, not Clostridium difficile infection.

Choice C reason:

This statement is correct. Obtaining a stool specimen for culture, specifically for C. difficile, is the appropriate action for suspected infection.

Choice D reason:

Drawing a blood culture is not the primary diagnostic test for Clostridium difficile. Stool culture or testing for C. difficile toxins is more appropriate.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A reason:

Hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness) is not a typical finding in Cushing's syndrome. Instead, children with Cushing's syndrome may experience insomnia or disrupted sleep patterns.

Choice B reason:

Hypotension (low blood pressure) is not a characteristic finding in Cushing's syndrome. Elevated blood pressure is more commonly associated with this condition.

Choice C reason:

Rapid weight loss is not a typical finding in Cushing's syndrome. Instead, children with Cushing's syndrome may experience weight gain, particularly in the face (moon face), abdomen, and upper back.

Choice D reason:

Correct. Rounded facial features, often referred to as "moon face," are a characteristic finding in children with Cushing's syndrome. This is due to the redistribution of fat in the body, particularly in the face and trunk.

A. 6 oz diet soft drink B. Metformin C. Insulin D. 6 oz regular soft drink

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A reason:

A diet soft drink does not contain enough sugar to raise the child's blood glucose level quickly. It is not the appropriate choice in this situation.

Choice B reason:

Metformin is a medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, not type 1 diabetes. It would not be effective in treating the low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in this scenario.

Choice C reason:

Administering insulin would further lower the child's blood glucose level and is contraindicated in cases of hypoglycemia.

Choice D reason:

This statement is correct. A regular soft drink contains sugar and can rapidly increase the child's blood glucose level, effectively treating the hypoglycemia.

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