NURS 334 Study Guide - Final Guide: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease
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Hockenberry: wong"s nursing care of infants and children, 10th edition. Key points - print: three processes digestion, absorption, and metabolism are necessary for the body to convert nutrients into forms it can use. Nutrients are composed of six major substances: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. The most common consequences of gastrointestinal (gi) disease in children include malabsorption, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, malnutrition, and poor growth: diarrhea is caused by abnormal intestinal water and electrolyte transport. Acute diarrhea is defined as a sudden increase in frequency and a change in consistency of stools, often caused by an infectious agent in the gi tract. Chronic diarrhea is an increase in stool frequency and increased water content with duration of more than 14 days and is often caused by chronic conditions. Pica is an eating disorder characterized by the compulsive and excessive ingestion of both food and nonfood substances.
