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Bob-Dole

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A child in the emergency department has a suspected Meckel diverticulum. What diagnostic testing is most important for the nurse to facilitate?
 
  A.
  Abdominal ultrasound
  B.
  Complete blood count
  C.
  Non-contrast CT scan
  D.
  Radionuclide scintigraphy

Question 2

After surgical correction of a Meckel diverticulum, what nursing action is the most important?
 
  A.
  Administration of total parenteral nutrition
  B.
  Care of a nasogastric tube and oral care
  C.
  Referral to a dietician for low-residue diet
  D.
  Teaching parents and child colostomy care


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kaylee05

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A nuclear medicine scan, specifically radionuclide scintigraphy (Meckel scan), is the best diagnostic test for this condition. Anemia can occur in undiagnosed disease, but is nonspecific. The other two studies are not diagnostic for Meckel diverticulum.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Postoperatively after a Meckel diverticulum surgery, the child will have a nasogastric tube in place. The nurse needs to provide proper care of this tube, including good oral care. The other interventions are not warranted.


Bob-Dole

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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