Gastroenteritis

4. Nursing task of monitoring fluid intake and output.
5. Sign of dehydration seen as low urine output.
7. Primary cause of death in severe gastroenteritis cases.
10. Gold standard medication used to stop vomiting.
11. Medication used to slow diarrhea but avoided if stool is bloody.
12. Bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea.
13. Antidiarrheal rule: avoid use when stool contains.
14. Inflammation of the stomach and intestines causing diarrhea and vomiting.
17. Symptom described as extreme tiredness or weakness.
18. Abdominal symptom characterized by pain or tightening.
20. Loss of potassium and sodium due to diarrhea.
24. Condition where the heart rhythm becomes abnormal due to electrolyte loss.
27. The most common viral cause of gastroenteritis in children.
28. Sudden passage of loose or watery stools.
29. Pediatric supplement that reduces duration of diarrhea.
30. Bacterial organism abbreviated as E. coli.

1. Preventive measure using soap and water for 20 seconds.
2. Parasite that causes diarrhea from unsafe water.
3. Complication caused by widespread infection in the body.
6. Diagnostic test used to detect pathogens in stool.
8. IV fluid commonly used for severe dehydration.
9. Virus commonly responsible for outbreaks in adults.
15. Bacterial cause of gastroenteritis often linked to contaminated food or water.
16. The number one nursing intervention to prevent infection spread.
19. Diagnostic test used to assess dehydration and kidney function.
21. Parasite passed through contaminated water and food.
22. Oral solution containing glucose and sodium for rehydration.
23. Serious complication characterized by very low blood pressure.
25. Loss of body fluids that can be life-threatening if untreated.
26. Feeling of wanting to vomit.