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The nurse is assessing an infant with a history of projectile vomiting. The nurse is palpating the abdomen and notes an olive sign in the upper abdomen. This is the cardinal sign of:
 
  1. Pyloric stenosis.
   2. GERD.
   3. Intussusception.
   4. Hirschsprung's disease.

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A child's home environment will influence culture by:
 
  1. Promoting shelter from the elements of the weather.
   2. The child observing how to behave and respond to the environment.
   3. Providing a safe place to live.
   4. Providing a place to play and pretend.



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1. The olive sign is the actual shape of the pyloric sphincter and the stomach meeting.
2. Palpation does not help diagnose GERD.
3. Intussusception is noted by a raised bowel in the lower abdomen.
4. Palpation for Hirschsprung's will note an obtunded abdomen, not the olive sign.

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1. The shelter will have an element of culture, but it is not an influence.
2. Children learn about their culture by how their caregivers respond to the environment.
3. A safe place should be provided for all children.
4. A safe place is needed for play and pretend, but it is not influenced by culture.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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