Gastroenteritis
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Question 10 :
A client with suspected gastroenteritis reports watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and nausea. What other symptom should the client be advised to monitor?
Correct. Headache can be a symptom of dehydration, which is a common complication of gastroenteritis due to fluid loss through diarrhea and vomiting.
Incorrect. Muscle weakness is not a typical symptom of gastroenteritis.
Incorrect. Visual disturbances are not typically associated with gastroenteritis.
Incorrect. Chest pain is not a common symptom of gastroenteritis.
Correct Answer: A
A) Correct. Headache can be a symptom of dehydration, which is a common complication of gastroenteritis due to fluid loss through diarrhea and vomiting.
B) Incorrect. Muscle weakness is not a typical symptom of gastroenteritis.
C) Incorrect. Visual disturbances are not typically associated with gastroenteritis.
D) Incorrect. Chest pain is not a common symptom of gastroenteritis.