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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the role of probiotics in managing gastrointestinal infections?

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

What is a concerning sign for children indicating dehydration?

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

What is another term for bowel incontinence in children?

<p>Encopresis (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause urge incontinence?

<p>Nerve damage (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What intervention is recommended for treating constipation?

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

What is a possible consequence of chronic constipation?

<p>Skin irritation (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can occur if constipation is chronic and severe?

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

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

<p>Bloody stool (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Vomiting (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Children (A)</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' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Malabsorption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Laxatives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Loperamide (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What gastrointestinal infection treatment may involve restoring intestinal flora?

<p>Antibiotics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Hypokalemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention is often recommended for individuals experiencing acute diarrhea?

<p>Rehydration (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Sedentary lifestyle (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bowel training (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause urge incontinence in individuals with bowel issues?

<p>Nerve damage or weak muscles (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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