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Gastroenteritis in Children:
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A nurse is caring for a child with gastroenteritis caused by a viral infection.
The nurse asks the child's parent, "Have you noticed any changes in your child's bowel movements recently?" What would be an expected statement from the parent?
The nurse asks the child's parent, "Have you noticed any changes in your child's bowel movements recently?" What would be an expected statement from the parent?
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A client brings their child to the clinic with symptoms of gastroenteritis.
The client reports, "My child has been vomiting and has stomach pain.”.
What is a potential statement the nurse might hear during the assessment?
The client reports, "My child has been vomiting and has stomach pain.”.
What is a potential statement the nurse might hear during the assessment?
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Question 3:
A nurse is educating parents about preventing gastroenteritis in children.
Select all that apply to effective prevention strategies.
Select all that apply to effective prevention strategies.
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A client asks the nurse, "How does gastroenteritis lead to diarrhea and electrolyte imbalances?" Which response by the nurse is accurate?
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A parent is concerned about their child contracting gastroenteritis and asks the nurse, "What are the common causes of gastroenteritis in children?" How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child with gastroenteritis.
The child presents with diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever.
Which diagnostic test may be performed to identify the causative organism in bacterial infections related to gastroenteritis?
The child presents with diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever.
Which diagnostic test may be performed to identify the causative organism in bacterial infections related to gastroenteritis?
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A client brings their child to the clinic with symptoms of gastroenteritis, including frequent vomiting and dehydration.
The client asks, "What should I look for to assess my child's hydration status?" What should the nurse advise the client to monitor?
The client asks, "What should I look for to assess my child's hydration status?" What should the nurse advise the client to monitor?
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A nurse is conducting a nursing assessment of a child with suspected gastroenteritis.
What should the nurse include in the assessment? (Select all that apply).
A nurse is conducting a nursing assessment of a child with suspected gastroenteritis.
What should the nurse include in the assessment? (Select all that apply).
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Question 9:
A client is concerned about their child's symptoms of gastroenteritis and asks the nurse, "What type of diarrhea is commonly seen in gastroenteritis?" What is the nurse's best response?
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A nurse is caring for a child with suspected gastroenteritis who has been experiencing abdominal pain.
The nurse needs to assess the child's pain level.
Which pain assessment method should the nurse use for this evaluation?
The nurse needs to assess the child's pain level.
Which pain assessment method should the nurse use for this evaluation?
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Question 11:
A nurse is caring for a child with gastroenteritis.
The child's parent asks, "Why is my child receiving oral rehydration therapy?" Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
The child's parent asks, "Why is my child receiving oral rehydration therapy?" Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
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Question 12:
A client with gastroenteritis is experiencing severe vomiting.
The client states, "I can't keep anything down; I'm so thirsty.”.
How should the nurse respond?
The client states, "I can't keep anything down; I'm so thirsty.”.
How should the nurse respond?
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Question 13:
A nurse is providing instructions to parents of a child with gastroenteritis.
Select all the appropriate measures to prevent the spread of infection to others:.
Select all the appropriate measures to prevent the spread of infection to others:.
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Question 14:
A nurse is caring for a child with bacterial gastroenteritis.
Which intervention is appropriate for this child?
Which intervention is appropriate for this child?
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Question 15:
A client with gastroenteritis is prescribed probiotics as part of the treatment plan.
The client asks, "What do probiotics do?" How should the nurse respond?
The client asks, "What do probiotics do?" How should the nurse respond?
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