CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

A 5-month-old was diagnosed with intussusception. What assessment would be a priority to assist in confirming the diagnosis?
  1. measure the intake and output
  2. assess characteristics of stool
  3. auscultate the bowel sounds.
  4. observe for high-pitch cry
Explanation
Answer: B - intussusception creates intestinal obstruction because the intestine “telescopes” and becomes trapped. Stools are red and currant jelly-like from the mixing of stoll with blood and mucus.
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