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:
A)Appendicitis.
B)Bowel obstruction.
C)Urinary tract infection.
D)Kidney stones.

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One of the possible complications of the ketogenic diet is the formation of kidney stones, which can occur due to an increase in acidic substances in the urine. The left-sided pain reported by the child may be a symptom of kidney stones, therefore, it is important for the nurse to monitor and report this symptom to the healthcare team. Appendicitis, bowel obstruction, and urinary tract infection are not commonly associated with the ketogenic diet.

A Four-Year-Old with Intractable Seizures Has Been on a Ketogenic