Author Question: The nurse reports the assessment of a newly admitted 18-month-old that suggests that the child is ... (Read 76 times)

evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

welcom1000 · **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.