Nursing Care of the Child With a Gastrointestinal Disorder
12-year-old Hilary is brought to the emergency room by her parents with severe abdominal pain. The nurse performs a physical assessment to check for appendicitis. Which assessment parameters indicate appendicitis? Select all that apply. a) Normal to hyperactive bowel sounds early b) Rebound tenderness present with palpation in the left upper quadrant c) Distended abdomen with unperforated appendicitis d) Hypoactive bowel sounds with perforation e) Low-grade fever, nausea, anorexia, and vomiting f) Irritation and pain in the right lower quadrant - • Normal to hyperactive bowel sounds early • Hypoactive bowel sounds with perforation • Irritation and pain in the right lower quadrant • Low-grade fever, nausea, anorexia, and vomiting A 2-month-old boy is admitted to the emergency room with severe diarrhea. Intravenous fluid is prescribed for him. Before adding potassium to this solution, which assessment would you record? a) He "attunes" to a music box. b) He has voided. c) His hands are restrained. d) He cries with tears. - He has voided
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12 year old hilary is brought to the emergency room by her parents with severe abdominal pain the nurse performs a physical assessment to check for appendicitis which assessment parameters indicat
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