A four-year-old with intractable seizures has been on a ketogenic diet for the last six months, with a decrease in seizure activity. This child is now admitted to the pediatric unit with left-sided pain
The nurse knows that possible complications of the ketogenic diet include: 1. Appendicitis.
2. Bowel obstruction.
3. Urinary tract infection.
4. Kidney stones.
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Rationale 1: Appendicitis does not occur as a result of the ketogenic diet.
Rationale 2: The ketogenic diet does not cause a bowel obstruction.
Rationale 3: Urinary tract infections are not a result of a ketogenic diet.
Rationale 4: Kidney stones are seen in 5% of children on a ketogenic diet.
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