The nurse is preparing to assess a child with acute gastroenteritis. Which question is the most important to ask the parent?

A. "Has your child been urinating?"
B. "Has your child had diarrhea?"
C. "Has your child been drinking fluids?"
D. "Has your child been vomiting?"


Answer: B

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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