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Types of Chronic Diarrhea
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Types of Chronic Diarrhea

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What is the main cause of chronic diarrhea in children with celiac disease and cystic fibrosis?

  • Parasitic infestation
  • Autoimmune response (correct)
  • Bacterial infection
  • Viral infection
  • What distinguishes parenteral diarrhea from other types of diarrhea?

  • It is due to infections in other parts of the body (correct)
  • It is caused by excessive fruit consumption
  • It is a result of food allergies
  • It is triggered by emotional stress
  • Why does toddler's diarrhea most commonly occur in children under 4 years of age?

  • Because of high intake of fats
  • Due to excessive protein intake
  • From consuming too many carbohydrates and fruit juices (correct)
  • Caused by deficiency in essential vitamins
  • What makes infants more susceptible to dehydration than adults?

    <p>Higher total body water percentage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can fever contribute to dehydration in individuals with diarrhea?

    <p>By causing additional loss of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of severe dehydration resulting from diarrhea and vomiting?

    <p>Hypovolemic shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of management for diarrhea-induced dehydration?

    <p>Correcting dehydration in the child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of dehydration, which type involves water loss being less than sodium loss?

    <p>Hypotonic dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs that indicate severe dehydration based on assessment criteria?

    <p>2 or more signs in column C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of therapy is preferred for mild and moderate dehydration management?

    <p>Oral rehydration therapy (ORT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should sugar not be added to oral rehydration salts (ORS)?

    <p>Sugar transforms the solution into a hypertonic solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dehydration is characterized by proportional water and sodium losses?

    <p>Isotonic dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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