This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What statement best describes Hirschsprung disease? a. The colon has an aganglionic segment. b. ... (Read 69 times)

bucstennis@aim.com

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
on: Jun 28, 2018
What statement best describes Hirschsprung disease?
 
  a. The colon has an aganglionic segment.
  b. It results in frequent evacuation of solids, liquid, and gas.
  c. The neonate passes excessive amounts of meconium.
  d. It results in excessive peristaltic movements within the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 2

What is a high-fiber food that the nurse should recommend for a child with chronic constipation?
 
  a. White rice
  b. Popcorn
  c. Fruit juice
  d. Ripe bananas


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

chinwesucks

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Mechanical obstruction in the colon results from a lack of innervation. In most cases, the aganglionic segment includes the rectum and some portion of the distal colon. There is decreased evacuation of the large intestine secondary to the aganglionic segment. Liquid stool may ooze around the blockage. The obstruction does not affect meconium production. The infant may not be able to pass the meconium stool. There is decreased movement in the colon.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Popcorn is a high-fiber food. Refined rice is not a significant source of fiber. Unrefined brown rice is a fiber source. Fruit juices are not a significant source of fiber. Raw fruits, especially those with skins and seeds, other than ripe bananas, have high fiber.


bucstennis@aim.com

  • Member
  • Posts: 532
Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com

  • Member
  • Posts: 354
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.

Did you know?

The modern decimal position system was the invention of the Hindus (around 800 AD), involving the placing of numerals to indicate their value (units, tens, hundreds, and so on).

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Erythema infectiosum, Fifth disease Erythema infectiosum, Fifth disease
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
Pathophysiology of celiac disease. In susceptible individuals, gluten-containing foods are digested, ... Pathophysiology of celiac disease. In susceptible individuals, gluten-containing foods are digested, ...
Hostility and Heart Disease Hostility and Heart Disease
An Elderly Woman with Alzheimer’s Disease An Elderly Woman with Alzheimer’s Disease
Video: What are Taste Receptors? How Does it Work? Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library