18 Questions
Children below five years of age are less susceptible to diarrheal illnesses compared with other age groups.
False
Breastmilk is not considered a suitable drink to prevent a child from losing too much liquid during diarrhea.
False
Rice water is not recommended as a suitable drink to prevent a child from losing too much liquid during diarrhea.
False
Giving a child with diarrhea plenty of liquid to drink is essential to prevent dehydration.
True
One in every hundred children who get diarrhea will die from it, according to the guidelines.
False
All children, after the age of about 4 months, need extra food in addition to breastmilk.
True
Proper toilet training and avoiding postponing the urge to defecate are part of the nursing management for constipation in children.
True
The etiology of constipation in children can be related to structural disorders of the intestines.
True
Imbalanced Nutrition is not a potential nursing diagnosis associated with constipation in children.
False
Adequate hydration is crucial for children with constipation as they age, as water requirements decrease with age.
False
Providing high-fiber foods is not recommended in the nursing management of constipation in children.
False
Risk for Injury is not a nursing diagnosis that can be linked to constipation in children.
False
Children recovering from diarrhea should be given an extra meal every day for at least two weeks.
True
Parents should seek help if the child passes bloody stool, as it is a sign of dysentery.
True
Medicines other than ORS should always be used for managing diarrhea in children.
False
Children with diarrhea should be given hard, solid foods to aid recovery.
False
It is important to continue breastfeeding even if a breastfed child has diarrhea.
True
If a child has a fever during diarrhea, seeking qualified medical help quickly is necessary.
True
Learn about the major viral and bacterial causes of diarrhea in children, the age group most susceptible to diarrheal illnesses, and the seasonal patterns of diarrhea infections in countries with hot and dry climates.
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