A child with acute diarrhoea passes frequent stools containing visible blood. Which condition should the nurse suspect?
Correct answer: A. Dysentery
- A. Dysentery
- B. Simple viral gastroenteritis
- C. Lactose intolerance
- D. Functional constipation
Explanation
Visible blood in diarrhoeal stool suggests dysentery, often caused by invasive intestinal infection, and requires clinical assessment for antimicrobial treatment. Simple watery diarrhoea does not usually produce visible blood.
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