PEDIATRIC GASTRINTESTINAL SAUNDERS
1. The clinic nurse reviews the record of an infant and notes that the health care provider
has documented a diagnosis of suspected Hirschsprung's disease. The nurse reviews the
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PEDIATRIC GASTRINTESTINAL SAUNDERS
1. The clinic nurse reviews the record of an infant and notes that the health care provider
has documented a diagnosis of suspected Hirschsprung's disease. The nurse reviews the
assessment findings documented in the record, knowing that which sign most likely led
the mother to seek health care for the infant?
Foul-smelling ribbon-like stools
2. An infant has just returned to the nursing unit after surgical repair of a cleft lip on the
right side. The nurse should place the infant in which best position at this time?
Left lateral position
3. The nurse reviews the record of a newborn infant and notes that a
diagnosis of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula is
suspected. The nurse expects to note which most likely sign of this
condition documented in the record?
Choking with feedings
4. The nurse provides feeding instructions to a parent of an infant diagnosed
with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which instruction should the nurse
give to the parent to assist in reducing the episodes of emesis?
Thicken the feedings by adding rice cereal to the formula.
5. A child is hospitalized because of persistent vomiting. The nurse should
monitor the child closely for which problem?
Metabolic alkalosis
6. The nurse is caring for a newborn with a suspected diagnosis of
imperforate anus. The nurse monitors the infant, knowing that which is a
clinical manifestation associated with this disorder?
Failure to pass meconium stool in the first 24 hours after birth
7. The nurse admits a child to the hospital with a diagnosis of pyloric
stenosis. On assessment, which data would the nurse expect to obtain
when asking the parent about the child's symptoms?
Projectile vomiting
8. The nurse is preparing to care for a child with a diagnosis of
intussusception. The nurse reviews the child's record and expects to note
which sign of this disorder documented?
Bright red blood and mucus in the stools
9. Which interventions should the nurse include when creating a care plan
for a child with hepatitis? Select all that apply.
Providing a low-fat, well-balanced diet
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