The health care provider prescribes an abdominal radiograph for a newborn to
check for Hirschsprung disease. The nurse examines the newborn and finds
which symptoms that are indicative of this disease? Select all that apply.
abdominal distention
absence of stool in the rectum
enterocolitis
bilious vomiting
displaced anus
presence of a fistula
abdominal distention
absence of stool in the rectum
enterocolitis
bilious vomiting
The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who was admitted to the emergency
department 24 hours ago with signs of severe diarrhea. The infant's rectal
temperature is 104°F (40°C), with weak and rapid pulse and respirations. The skin
is pale and cool. The child is on IV rehydration therapy, but the diarrhea is
persisting. The infant has not voided since being admitted. Which is the priority
nursing intervention?
Take a stool culture
Administer antibiotic therapy
Administer IV potassium
Feed the child a cracker
Take a stool culture
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