The Nurse Is Caring for an 18-Month-Old Child with Rotavirus

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an 18-month-old child with rotavirus.What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe?

• A) Severe abdominal cramping and bloody diarrhea
• B) Mild fever and vomiting followed by onset of watery stools
• C) Colicky abdominal pain and vomiting
• D) High fever, diarrhea, and lethargy

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