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What is the most common cause of Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) according to the text?

Vibrio cholera
Shigella
Rota virus (correct)
Salmonella

Which type of diarrhea is characterized by the presence of mucus with or without blood?

Parenteral diarrhea
Dysentery (correct)
Chronic diarrhea
Persistent diarrhea

What is one potential danger associated with Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD), as mentioned in the text?

Malabsorption
Thyrotoxicosis
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
Potassium depletion (correct)

Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible Etiology (Cause) of Diarrhea in the text?

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are two potential complications of Dysentery as mentioned in the text?

Dehydration and Malnutrition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates Persistent Diarrhea from Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) based on the duration mentioned in the text?

Lasts for at least 14 days (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nursing diagnosis related to inadequate cardiac output?

Intolerance activity (feeding, playing) RT decreased cardiac output (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing intervention helps maintain oxygenation?

Maintain oxygenation by elevating the head of the bed (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key nursing intervention to decrease oxygen consumption?

Small frequent feeding, soft nipple, with supplemental NGT for adequate calories (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing diagnosis is linked to an increased risk of infection?

Risk to frequent infection RT impaired myocardial function (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended nursing intervention for monitoring the patient's status?

Teaching the mother for signs of dyspnea, apnea, cyanosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

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