A 4-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. Kidney stones.
3. Bowel obstruction.
4. Urinary tract infection.
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Rationale:
1. Appendicitis does not occur as a result of the ketogenic diet.
2. Kidney stones are seen in 5% of children on a ketogenic diet.
3. Ketogenic diet does not cause a bowel obstruction.
4. Urinary tract infections are not a result of a ketogenic diet.
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