What finding should prompt further diagnostic testing in a child presenting with diarrhea? a.Frequent, large-volume diarrhea b.Greenish, watery diarrhea c.Blood and mucus in the stools d.Periumbilical discomfort

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Answer:

C-

Explanation:

Blood and mucus in the stools should give more laboratory or diagnostic testing in a child suffering from diarrhea.

Answer: c.Blood and mucus in the stools.

Explanation: Blood and mucus in the stool of a child is enough reason for further diagnostic testing.

Diarrhea is defined as a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by frequent and very fluid or watery bowel movements. Watery or very soft excrement comes from such bowel movements. Some of the causes of diarrhea include liquid diet, food intolerance, stress, anxiety or use of laxatives, diseases of the intestine, diabetes, allergies etc.

Symptoms of diarrhea does not include blood and mucus stooling. When such symptoms is present, it is imperative to run further diagnostic testing.

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