Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis ( 34 Questions)

A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of viral gastroenteritis to a group of nursing students. Which statement by the nurse is accurate?


Correct Answer: C

A) Incorrect. Viral gastroenteritis primarily affects the small intestine, not the large intestine.

B) Incorrect. Viral gastroenteritis is caused by viruses, not bacterial toxins.

C) Correct. Viral gastroenteritis leads to inflammation of the stomach and small intestine linings.

D) Incorrect. Blood in the stool is not a typical symptom of viral gastroenteritis; it is more commonly seen in certain bacterial infections.




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