What finding should prompt further diagnostic testing in a child presenting with diarrhea? a. Blood and mucus in the stools b. Greenish, watery diarrhea c. Frequent, large-volume diarrhea d. Periumbilical discomfort

Answer: a. Blood and mucus in the stools.

Explanation:

Diarrhea is a gastrointestinal problem. It is associated with the symptoms of loose stools, cramps, vomiting, fatigue, and stomach pain. The diarrhea usually last for few days to week. It is also associated with the signs of dehydration due to loss of fluid through loose stools like stretchiness in skin, loss of color of skin, and fast heart rate. The diagnostics of diarrhea can be done by examining the blood and mucus in the stool.