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6 days ago:

Caregiver called clinic regarding their toddler. Caregiver states the toddler began experiencing watery diarrhea 1 day ago. The toddler has had 5 episodes of diarrhea over the past 24 hours. The toddler's temperature has been as high as 37.9°C (100.2°F). Caregiver instructed to increase the toddler's fluids, maintain normal diet, and monitor for signs of dehydration. Caregiver instructed to come to office if symptoms persist or worsen.

Today:

Toddler in office today with caregiver for evaluation of persistent diarrhea. Caregiver states the toddler is no experiencing bloody diarrhea and is complaining of a "hurt tummy." Caregiver reports the symptoms began a few days after eating an undercooked hamburger. Stool sample collected in office today and sent to laboratory for further evaluation.

Today:

Temperature 37.2°C (99°F)

Heart rate 110/min

Respiratory rate 29/min

Oxygen saturation 98% on room air


Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The client is at risk for due to



Hint : 🍔 Bloody diarrhea after burger = E. coli → HUS risk

Correct Answers

  • Blank 1 Correct Option: hemolytic uremic syndrome
  • Blank 2 Correct Option: Escherichia coli infection

Rationale :

💎 The toddler’s bloody diarrhea following ingestion of undercooked hamburger strongly suggests infection with Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (E. coli O157:H7).

💎 A major complication of this infection is Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), characterized by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure.

💎 HUS primarily affects young children and develops days after the onset of bloody diarrhea.

💎 The nurse should closely monitor urine output, pallor, edema, and signs of renal impairment (elevated BUN and creatinine).

💎 Early recognition and supportive management (hydration, monitoring labs, avoiding antibiotics and antidiarrheals) are critical to prevent kidney failure.


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