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Jramos095

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The nurse assessing an older infant or child will suspect Hirschsprung's disease then the child has a history of which of the following symptoms?
 
  a. chronic constipation c. chronic vomiting
  b. blood in the stools d. clay-colored stools

Question 2

The nurse's suspicions were confirmed, and the baby was diagnosed with meconium aspiration syndrome. The nurse would expect the neonate to receive which of the following treatments:
 
  a. Placement in the regular nursery
  b. Possible ventilator support
  c. Suctioning only if secretions are obstructing airway
  d. Oral fluids only


duke02

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct. The nurse assessing an older infant or child will suspect Hirschsprung's disease then the child has a history of chronic constipation.
B Incorrect. The nurse assessing an older infant or child will not suspect Hirschsprung's disease then the child has blood in the stools.
C Incorrect. The nurse assessing an older infant or child will not suspect Hirschsprung's disease then the child has chronic vomiting.
D Incorrect. The nurse assessing an older infant or child will not suspect Hirschsprung's disease then the child has clay-colored stools.

Answer to Question 2

B
The infant is placed in the NICU. Ventilator support may be needed. The airway is suctioned immediately. IV fluids are also administered.


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