ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler whose guardian reports multiple episodes of diarrhea. The provider suspects Clostridium difficile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A stool specimen for culture confirms Clostridium difficile by detecting toxins A and B, which cause severe diarrhea. Blood cultures are for systemic infections, 'C. diff test' is vague, and occult blood tests don't diagnose C. difficile.
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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