Practice Question
A nurse at a community clinic is caring for a dent.
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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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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Community Health
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