Gastrointestinal Disorders Of The Child Nclex Already Passed

The nurse understands that the young child is at a greater risk of developing fluid loss than an adult because of which of the following? Select all that apply: A) Greater body surface area B) Thinner skin C) Renal immaturity D) Higher likelihood of febrile illness E) Higher basic metabolic rate {Ans: Answer: A, C, D, and E. (pages 695-696)}Eight hours after a child undergoes a stool diversion, the nurse is providing education to the child's parents about caring for the ostomy. Which statement by the child's parents indicates the need for further teaching? 1) "We will keep the pouch tucked inside our baby's diaper." 2) "We will ensure our baby doesn't wear anything too tight around the site where his stool comes out." 3) "We will use a powder that will help protect our baby's skin around his stoma site." 4) "Some days our baby may produce more stool than on other days." {Ans: Answer: 4) The healthcare provider needs to be notified if the baby's stool output is greatly increased, if the stoma is prolapsed or retracted or any color but pink/red, if the stoma is dry, or if the child is producing less stool than