Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis ( 34 Questions)

Question 1 :
A client asks the nurse about the common causes of gastroenteritis. Which response by the nurse is correct?


Correct Answer: A

A) Correct. Gastroenteritis is most commonly caused by viral infections, such as norovirus or rotavirus.

B) Incorrect. While bacterial infections can cause gastroenteritis, they are not the sole cause.

C) Incorrect. Parasitic infections are less common causes of gastroenteritis compared to viral and bacterial infections.

D) Incorrect. Fungal infections are rare causes of gastroenteritis and are not considered primary pathogens.


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