Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Bowel Elimination/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. - 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) His hands are restrained. c) He has voided. d) He cries with tears. - He has voided. Explanation: With severe diarrhea, kidney function may fail. It is important to document that kidney function is intact before adding potassium to prevent hyperkalemia. A 3-month-old girl is found to have an umbilical hernia at a well visit. On examination, the nurse discovers that the fascial ring through which the intestine protrudes is about 1 cm in diameter. Which of the following should she mention to the girl's father as the likely intervention required to correct this condition? - No intervention is needed, as the opening will most likely close spontaneously