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A client asks the nurse about the common causes of gastroenteritis. Which response by the nurse is correct?
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A nurse is providing education to a client with gastroenteritis. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
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A client with gastroenteritis reports severe abdominal pain and signs of dehydration. What action should the nurse take first?
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A nurse is assessing a client with suspected gastroenteritis. Which finding would be most concerning and require immediate intervention?
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A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of viral gastroenteritis to a group of nursing students. Which statement by the nurse is accurate?
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A client with bacterial gastroenteritis asks the nurse about the mechanism of action of the causative bacteria. What response by the nurse is correct?
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A nurse is teaching a client with parasitic gastroenteritis about the mode of transmission. What information should the nurse provide?
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A client asks the nurse about the role of electrolytes in the pathophysiology of gastroenteritis. What response by the nurse is accurate?
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A nurse is explaining the inflammatory response in the context of gastroenteritis. What statement by the nurse is accurate?
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A client with suspected gastroenteritis reports watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and nausea. What other symptom should the client be advised to monitor?
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A nurse is caring for a client with suspected viral gastroenteritis. What assessment finding should the nurse prioritize?
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A client with gastroenteritis asks the nurse about when it is safe to reintroduce regular food. What is the nurse's best response?
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A nurse is assessing an infant with suspected gastroenteritis. Which assessment finding should be reported immediately?
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A client with gastroenteritis reports a fever of 102°F (38.9°C). What advice should the nurse provide?
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A nurse is providing education to a client recovering from severe bacterial gastroenteritis. Which complication should the nurse emphasize as a potential concern?
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A client recovering from viral gastroenteritis asks the nurse about potential complications. What should the nurse include in the response?
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A nurse is caring for an elderly client with viral gastroenteritis. What complication should the nurse be particularly vigilant for in this population?
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A client recovering from gastroenteritis asks the nurse about potential long-term effects. What response by the nurse is accurate?
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A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client recovering from severe viral gastroenteritis. What complication should the nurse emphasize as a potential concern during recovery?
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Question 20:
A client with gastroenteritis asks the nurse about the best way to prevent dehydration. What advice should the nurse provide?
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A nurse is providing education to a client with gastroenteritis about dietary recommendations. What advice should the nurse give?
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A client with gastroenteritis asks the nurse about using over-the-counter antidiarrheal medications. What should the nurse advise?
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A nurse is caring for a client with severe bacterial gastroenteritis. What intervention should the nurse prioritize?
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A client with gastroenteritis asks the nurse about when it is safe to return to work. What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 25:
A client asks the nurse about ways to prevent contracting gastroenteritis. What advice should the nurse provide?
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Question 26:
A nurse is teaching a group of parents about measures to prevent gastroenteritis in young children. What should the nurse emphasize?
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Question 27:
A client asks the nurse about the safety of using well water during a gastroenteritis outbreak in the community. What should the nurse advise?
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Question 28:
A nurse is providing education to a group of individuals in a community center about preventing the spread of gastroenteritis. What should the nurse emphasize?
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A client recovering from gastroenteritis asks the nurse about when it is safe to resume normal activities. What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 30:
A client with frequent heartburn asks the nurse about the potential cause. What should the nurse explain?
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Question 31:
A nurse is providing education to a client recently diagnosed with GERD. What lifestyle modification should the nurse recommend?
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Question 32:
A client experiencing frequent heartburn asks the nurse about potential complications of untreated GERD. What should the nurse include in the response?
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Question 33:
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about lifestyle modifications to manage GERD. What advice should the nurse provide?
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Question 34:
A client with GERD asks the nurse about the potential benefits of elevating the head of the bed. What should the nurse explain?
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