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stevenposner

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What is the treatment of choice for a child with intussusception?
 
  a. A barium enema
  b. Immediate surgery
  c. IV fluids until the spasms subside
  d. Gastric lavage

Question 2

What description of a child's stool characteristic leads the nurse to suspect intussusception?
 
  a. Currant jelly
  b. Black and tarry
  c. Green liquid
  d. Greasy and foul-smelling



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A barium enema is the treatment of choice for intussusception because the passage of the barium frequently un-telescopes the bowel. Surgery is scheduled only if reduction is not achieved.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Bowel movements of blood and mucus that contain no feces (currant jelly stools) are common about 12 hours after the onset of the obstruction.




stevenposner

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help


adf223

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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