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The nurse is caring for a child admitted with acute appendicitis. Prior to the child going to the operating room for emergency surgery, which nursing intervention should the nurse perform?
 
  A) The nurse gives the child laxatives to evacuate the colon
  B) The nurse encourages the child and family to express their fears
  C) The nurse administers oral fluids to prevent dehydration
  D) The nurse applies a heating pad to the abdomen to manage pain

Question 2

The nurse is discussing the diagnosis of intussusception with a group of peers. Which statement is accurate regarding this disorder?
 
  A) There is a telescoping of the lower part of the bowel up over the upper part of the bowel
  B) The disorder is seen most often in female infants under the age of 3 months
  C) The infant is pale, cries weakly, and has spasms of pain continuously
  D) The stools of the infant are called currant jelly stools and consist of blood and mucus



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D



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