Author Question: A new mother expresses concern to the nurse that her baby is crying and grunting when passing stool. ... (Read 94 times)

audie · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A new mother expresses concern to the nurse that her baby is crying and grunting when passing stool. What is the nurse's best response to this observation?

A) This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passed is hard and dry.
B) This is normal behavior for infants due to the immaturity of the gastrointestinal system.
C) This indicates a blockage in the intestine and must be reported to the physician.
D) This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passed is black or green.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to conduct a physical examination of a 3-year-old child. Which assessment will the nurse introduce for the first time to this patient?

A) Snellen vision testing
B) Blood pressure recording
C) Observation of walking gait
D) Standing height measurement

Yixagurpuldink · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Due to the immaturity of the gastrointestinal system, newborns and young infants often grunt, strain, or cry while attempting to have a bowel movement. This is not of concern unless the stool is hard and dry. Stool color and texture may change depending on the foods that the infant is ingesting. Iron supplements may cause the stool to appear black or very dark green.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Blood pressure measurement begins to be a part of routine assessment at 3 years of age. The preschool E-chart is used for vision screening at this age. Walking gait and standing height measurement will be introduced in future assessments.