A Patient Has Had Mild Acute Diarrhea for 8 Days

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient has had mild acute diarrhea for 8 days. The patient is alert with normal vital signs and no abdominal discomfort but appears mildly dehydrated. Which tests will the provider perform? (Select all that apply.)

• A) BUN and creatinine
• B) Complete blood count
• C) Serum electrolytes
• D) Stool for fecal leukocytes
• E) Stool for occult blood

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Linear Relationship

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