Intestinal obstruction can be caused by an Intussusception or a ...

[Redwolflake15]

Intestinal obstruction can be caused by an Intussusception or a Volvulus. What are the important points to know about these conditions?
 
  1. Intussusception and Volvulus are both immediately treated with surgery.
   2. Intussusception cannot be reduced with a barium enema.
   3. Both conditions present with continuous pain.
   4. Both Intussusception and Volvulus may first be present with bilious vomiting.

Question 2

A nursing student understands pediatric cultural and dietary needs when she tells the parent of her patient:
 
  1. You can bring in food from home..
   2. The hospital food should be adequate..
   3. I don't know how the food is prepared..
   4. Food from home will only make your child miss home..

[canderson530]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Intussusception may be reduced with a barium enema or air insufflations.
2. Intussusception may be reduced with a barium enema or air insufflation, saving the baby from a surgical intervention.
3. Because of Malrotation, the conditions result in cramping pains.
4. Volvulus is always treated with surgery. Both conditions may have bilious vomiting as the presenting symptom. The pain in Volvulus is continuous; it may be intermittent with increasing frequency in an Intussusception.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Food from home will comfort the child and help him/her understand the types of food that are seen as healthy choices in a time of illness.
2. Hospital food may not be prepared in the proper manner for consumption by some cultures.
3. Learning how the food is prepared will enable the staff to provide for the needs of the child.
4. Children will eat food that is familiar to them and is in compliance with their cultural and spiritual needs.

[Redwolflake15]

Thank you

[canderson530]

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