Diarrhea Symptoms and Complications
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What are the signs of dehydration that should cause concern?

  • Increased thirst, decreased frequency of urination, and pale-colored urine
  • Sunken eyes, pale-colored urine, and decreased skin turgor (correct)
  • Decreased skin turgor, bulging fontanelles, and increased frequency of urination
  • Increased frequency of urination, pale-colored urine, and bulging fontanelles

    • In adults, which symptom warrants immediate medical follow-up due to diarrhea?

  • Normal frequency of urination
  • Abdominal cramping
  • Presence of bloating
  • Diarrhea lasting longer than 2 days (correct)

    • What is a classic sign of dehydration that can be observed by pinching the skin?

  • Warm skin temperature
  • Painful sensation
  • Decreased skin turgor (correct)
  • Increased skin turgor

    • For clients experiencing an acute case of diarrhea, what over-the-counter medications might be used?

    <p>Loperamide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individuals should receive immediate medical care if presenting symptoms such as fever with diarrhea?

    <p>Older adults, children, and immune-compromised individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can occur if diarrhea is persistent and not managed properly?

    <p>Dehydration and malabsorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of probiotics in managing gastrointestinal infections?

    <p>Restore intestinal flora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a concerning sign for children indicating dehydration?

    <p>Sunken eyes and dark-colored urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom indicates a need for immediate medical care in individuals with diarrhea?

    <p>Presence of blood in feces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be recommended for individuals with diarrhea due to a gastrointestinal infection?

    <p>Using antibiotics or probiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term for bowel incontinence in children?

    <p>Encopresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bowel incontinence is defined as the desire to defecate but the inability to reach the toilet in time?

    <p>Urge incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause urge incontinence?

    <p>Nerve damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of bowel incontinence does leakage of feces occur without the person being aware?

    <p>Passive incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intervention is recommended for treating constipation?

    <p>Warm mineral oil enema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of chronic constipation?

    <p>Skin irritation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might indicate the need for medical intervention in a case of constipation?

    <p>Passing liquid stool only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can occur if constipation is chronic and severe?

    <p>Weight loss due to normal digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classic sign of dehydration involves the skin not returning to its original state after being pinched upward?

    <p>Decreased skin turgor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bowel incontinence is characterized by leakage of feces without the person being aware?

    <p>Passive incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In adults, what symptom requires medical follow-up when experiencing diarrhea?

    <p>Bloody stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intervention might be necessary if a complete obstruction of the bowel due to fecal impaction cannot be cleared?

    <p>Enema with mineral oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be prescribed to help restore the intestinal flora in cases of gastrointestinal infection?

    <p>Antibiotics and probiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of constipation may occur more frequently in individuals who are immobile or have a nervous system injury?

    <p>Fecal impaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom might indicate a need for immediate medical intervention for individuals with constipation?

    <p>Vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individuals should seek immediate medical care if presenting signs of dehydration with diarrhea?

    <p>Individuals with impaired immune systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common intervention aimed at removing irritating factors and ensuring rehydration in cases of diarrhea?

    <p>Rehydration therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In bowel incontinence, which type is categorized by the desire to defecate but the inability to reach the toilet in time?

    <p>Urge incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of dehydration in children that should raise concern?

    <p>Recessed fontanelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may result from chronic and severe constipation that could necessitate surgical intervention?

    <p>Intestinal perforation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Encopresis' is a term used to refer to bowel incontinence in which age group?

    <p>Children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a classic sign of fecal impaction that may indicate the need for immediate medical attention?

    <p>'Very thin segments of stool'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Decreased physical mobility' can contribute to which type of bowel incontinence?

    <p>'Urge incontinence'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a life-threatening consequence of persistent diarrhea?

    <p>Malabsorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sign should prompt immediate medical care for individuals with diarrhea?

    <p>Blood in stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classic sign of dehydration in children involves sunken or recessed eyes?

    <p>Depressed fontanelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases of severe constipation, what intervention may be necessary?

    <p>Laxatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common over-the-counter medication used for acute diarrhea?

    <p>Loperamide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom in adults requires medical follow-up when experiencing diarrhea?

    <p>Fever of 102°F or higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gastrointestinal infection treatment may involve restoring intestinal flora?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which client group should receive immediate medical care if presenting signs of dehydration?

    <p>Older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a classic sign of malabsorption due to persistent diarrhea?

    <p>Hypokalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intervention is often recommended for individuals experiencing acute diarrhea?

    <p>Rehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bowel incontinence is characterized by leakage of feces occurring without the person's awareness?

    <p>Passive incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intervention is recommended for individuals experiencing chronic constipation with fecal impaction?

    <p>Mineral oil enema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to fecal impaction or obstruction in individuals with chronic constipation?

    <p>Sedentary lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bowel incontinence is most common and involves the urge to defecate but the inability to reach the toilet in time?

    <p>Urge incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intervention is recommended to manage constipation and promote regular bowel movements?

    <p>Bowel training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom indicates a need for urgent medical care in individuals experiencing bowel incontinence with severe abdominal pain and cramping?

    <p>Complete liquid stool passage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from nerve damage, weak pelvic muscles, or decreased physical mobility in individuals with bowel incontinence?

    <p>Development of passive incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation would surgery be required for individuals with severe constipation?

    <p>When there is fecal impaction that cannot be cleared otherwise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause urge incontinence in individuals with bowel issues?

    <p>Nerve damage or weak muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom might indicate the need for immediate medical intervention in cases of chronic constipation?

    <p>Low back pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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