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    Ati lpn paediatrics proctored exam cohort 65

    The nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis. When assisting the child to the toilet, the nurse should not be surprised to find what type of bowel movement?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Medium formed stool with an orange tint: Not typical in cystic fibrosis. B. Liquid stool: While diarrhea can occur, it is not the hallmark of cystic fibrosis-related malabsorption. C. Small, round pellet-shaped stool: More indicative of constipation, not cystic fibrosis. D. Large, bulky, frothy, greasy, and foul-smelling stool (steatorrhea): Characteristic of malabsorption caused by pancreatic enzyme insufficiency in cystic fibrosis.

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