Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis ( 34 Questions)

A client recovering from gastroenteritis asks the nurse about potential long-term effects. What response by the nurse is accurate?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. While gastroenteritis can lead to complications, permanent damage to the liver and kidneys is not a typical long-term effect.

B) Correct. One possible long-term effect of gastroenteritis is the development of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which can lead to chronic gastrointestinal symptoms.

C) Incorrect. Chronic fatigue may occur during the acute phase of gastroenteritis, but it is not a typical long-term effect.

D) Incorrect. While long-term effects are not extremely common, they can occur, especially in cases of severe or prolonged gastroenteritis.




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