Pediatrics: GI Questions with Correct Answers

A child presents with anorexia, right lower quadrant pain, and nausea. Which instruction can the nurse give to the child to enhance comfort? "Lie on your back." "Lie on your abdomen." "Lie on your left side with knees bent." "Sit up straight in the chair with your legs dangling." - Correct Answer "Lie on your left side with knees bent." A child with symptoms of appendicitis may be instructed to lie in a knee-chest position to alleviate the pain. This position reduces pressure on the inflamed appendix. A child with right lower quadrant pain and anorexia has begun vomiting. Which assessments are necessary to evaluate the outcome of nursing care for this patient? Select all that apply. Palpate the skin Auscultate the chest Measure urine output Obtain a food diary Measure arterial blood gases (ABGs) - Correct Answer Palpate the skin The expected outcome for a patient with appendicitis who is vomiting is achievement or maintenance hydration, as determined by good skin turgor, which can be assessed by palpation of the skin.