Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Preschooler with new diagnosis of celiac diseaseA nurse is caring for a preschooler who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Pale, oily stools. In celiac disease, the body cannot tolerate gluten, leading to damage in the intestines. This impairs fat absorption, causing pale, oily stools due to excess fat content. Hematemesis (choice A) is vomiting blood, not typically associated with celiac disease. Increased hemoglobin level (choice B) is not a common finding in celiac disease as it is more related to iron-deficiency anemia seen in later stages. Redcurrant, jelly-like stools (choice C) are indicative of intussusception, not celiac disease. Therefore, the correct answer is D due to the malabsorption of fats in celiac disease.