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PEDIATRIC NURSING TEST BANK 2024 CHAPTER 25&26 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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PEDIATRIC NURSING TEST BANK 2024 CHAPTER 25&26 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Chapter 25.The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What test is used to screen for carbohydrate ma... labsorption? a. Stool pH b. Urine ketones c. C urea breath test d. ELISA stool assay ANS: A The anticipated pH of a stool specimen is 7.0. A stool pH of less than 5.0 is indicative of carbohydrate malabsorption. The bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates in the colon produces short-chain fatty acids, which lower the stool pH. Urine ketones detect the presence of ketones in the urine, which indicates the use of alternative sources of energy to glucose. The C urea breath test measures the amount of carbon dioxide exhaled. It is used to determine the presence of Helicobacter pylori. ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) edcets the presence of antigens and antibodies. It is not useful for disorders of metabolism. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding REF: MCS: 1055 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: iCelnt Needs: Physiological Integrity [Show More]
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