Diarrhea Definitions and Types
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Which of the following best defines diarrhea?

  • The passage of hard stools at least once in a 24-hour period
  • The passage of hard stools at least three times in a 24-hour period
  • The passage of loose or watery stools at least once in a 24-hour period
  • The passage of loose or watery stools at least three times in a 24-hour period (correct)

    • What is the main difference between watery diarrhea and dysentery?

  • Watery diarrhea is caused by impaired water absorption, while dysentery is caused by active water secretion by the bowel
  • Watery diarrhea is typically acute in duration, while dysentery is typically chronic
  • Watery diarrhea is characterized by loose stools with increased water content, while dysentery is characterized by diarrhea with visible blood or mucus (correct)
  • Watery diarrhea is associated with fever and abdominal pain, while dysentery is not

    • Which of the following is NOT a suggested definition for diarrhea based on the duration of symptoms?

  • Chronic - More than 30 days in duration
  • Persistent - More than 14 but fewer than 30 days in duration
  • Acute - 14 days or fewer in duration
  • Invasive - More than 14 but fewer than 30 days in duration (correct)

    • When does diarrhea become classified as chronic?

    <p>More than 30 days in duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What becomes more common as the course of diarrhea persists and becomes chronic?

    <p>Noninfectious etiologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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