Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis ( 34 Questions)
Correct. Severe bacterial gastroenteritis can lead to significant fluid and electrolyte imbalances, including hypokalemia, which can be life-threatening.
Incorrect. Hypertension is not a typical complication of gastroenteritis.
Incorrect. Hypernatremia, or high sodium levels, is not a common complication of gastroenteritis.
Incorrect. Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar levels, is not a typical complication of gastroenteritis.
A) Correct. Severe bacterial gastroenteritis can lead to significant fluid and electrolyte imbalances, including hypokalemia, which can be life-threatening.
B) Incorrect. Hypertension is not a typical complication of gastroenteritis.
C) Incorrect. Hypernatremia, or high sodium levels, is not a common complication of gastroenteritis.
D) Incorrect. Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar levels, is not a typical complication of gastroenteritis.