Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis ( 34 Questions)

A client with bacterial gastroenteritis asks the nurse about the mechanism of action of the causative bacteria. What response by the nurse is correct?


Correct Answer: A

A) Correct. Many bacteria that cause gastroenteritis release toxins that directly damage the gastrointestinal lining.

B) Incorrect. While invasion of cells can occur with certain bacteria, it is not the primary mechanism of action for all bacterial gastroenteritis.

C) Incorrect. While inflammation is a common response to bacterial infection, it may not be the primary mechanism of all cases of bacterial gastroenteritis.

D) Incorrect. Disruption of normal gut flora is more commonly associated with certain types of antibiotics rather than the direct mechanism of bacteria causing gastroenteritis.




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