GI ?'s

A nurse is admitting a child with Crohn disease. Parents ask the nurse, "How is this disease different from ulcerative colitis?" Which statement should the nurse make when answering this question? "There is no difference between the two diseases." "With Crohn disease the inflammatory process involves the whole GI tract." "Ulcerative colitis is characterized by skip lesions." "The inflammation with Crohn disease is limited to the colon and rectum."

"With Crohn disease the inflammatory process involves the whole GI tract."

An infant with gastroenteritis presents with severe diarrhea and vomiting. Which assessment finding is most concerning? Capillary refill of 3 seconds Serum potassium level of 4.9mEq/L Less than two wet diapers in the last 12 hours Fontanels bulging when the infant cries

Less than two wet diapers in the last 12 hours

A mother calls the clinic nurse about her 4-year-old son who has acute diarrhea. She has been giving him the antidiarrheal drug loperamide (Imodium A-D). The nurse's response should be based on what knowledge about this drug? Not indicated for children Indicated because it decreases diarrhea Indicated because it decreases fluid and electrolyte imbalances Indicated because is slows intestinal motility

Not indicated for children

The nurse is caring for a child with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which medications would the nurse anticipate being ordered? Albuterol Omeprazole Erythromycin Acetaminophen

Omeprazole

The nurse is caring for a child with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The child is feeding and begins to cough and gag. Which action should the nurse take first? Stop the feeding Elevate the head of the bed Auscultate the child's lung sounds Administer oxygen via nasal cannula

Stop the feeding

Parents call the clinic and report that their toddler has had acute diarrhea for 24 hours. The nurse should further ask the parents if the toddler has which associated factor that is causing the acute diarrhea? Celiac Disease Protein Malnutrition Immunodeficiency Antibiotic Therapy

Antibiotic Therapy

A nurse is caring for a child recently diagnosed with celiac disease. Which lunch selections are most appropriate? Roast beef sandwich on pumpernickel toast with fruit salad. Apples and cream oatmeal with dried pineapples and pecans. Chicken stir-fry with white rice, carrots, onions, and broccoli. Roasted turkey sandwich on multigrain bread with potato chips.

Chicken stir-fry with white rice, carrots, onions, and broccoli.