Vomiting in a child with chronic kidney disease can indicate:
1. Gastroenteritis.
2. A urinary tract infection.
3. Fluid volume depletion.
4. Food poisoning.
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1. Gastroenteritis and vomiting are common in healthy children, but in a child with chronic kidney disease, this indicates that the child may have a UTI.
2. A UTI may cause vomiting in a child with chronic kidney disease.
3. Fluid volume should be monitored closely, but will not cause total depletion.
4. Food poisoning is not a cause for vomiting in a child with chronic kidney disease.
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