NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023

The nurse is admitting a child with a history of lactose intolerance to the hospital. Which information should the nurse expect to obtain when collecting data about the child?

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Correct! The answer is number 1

Rationale:

Answer: 1

Rationale: Frothy diarrhea is a clinical manifestation of lactose intolerance. Alternating constipation and diarrhea with the presence of undigested food and mucus in the stools may also be noted. Foul-smelling, ribbon-like stools is a clinical manifestation of Hirschsprung’s disease. Profuse, watery diarrhea and vomiting is a clinical manifestation of celiac disease. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes diffuse abdominal pain unrelated to meals or activity.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying

Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Data Collection

Content Area: Pediatrics: Gastrointestinal

Health Problem: Pediatric-Specific: GI & Rectal Problems

Practice Question Sourced From: Evolve Resources for Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition