RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1232 of 2368

Which child with diarrhea should the nurse recommend be seen by a provider for further evaluation?

  1. A 7-year-old with two loose stools who is drinking well
  2. A 5-year-old with watery stools who is playful and tolerating fluids
  3. A 9-year-old with mild cramping and no fever or blood in the stool
  4. A 2-month-old infant with watery stools
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Correct answer: A 2-month-old infant with watery stools

Children younger than three months need further evaluation. The other children are low risk and can usually be managed at home.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026