What does the nurse expect the appearance of the stools of a child with celiac disease to be?
a. Ribbon like
b. Hard, constipated
c. Bulky, frothy
d. Loose, foul-smelling
ANS: C
Celiac disease causes malabsorption. Stools that are large, bulky, and frothy may indicate malabsorption.
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