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evelyn o bentley

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The nurse reports the assessment of a newly admitted 18-month-old that suggests that the child is suffering from intussusception. The classic textbook stool of intussusception is:
 
  a. Hard blood-streaked stool
  b. Stool composed of mucus and blood
  c. Explosive diarrhea stool
  d. Black tarry stool

Question 2

When selecting a cuff for a child, the nurse should confirm that the width of the cuff covers approximately ____________ of the upper arm.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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welcom1000

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The currant jelly stool, composed of mucus and blood but no feces, is the classic sign of intussusception.

Answer to Question 2

Two thirds
A cuff that is too large will give an erroneously low reading.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Wow, this really help

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