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The mother brings her three-month-old child to the office for treatment. The child was recently diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease. The mother is asking the nurse about this disease. What can the nurse tell the mother about Hirschsprung?

It is congenital in nature.
It leads to abdominal pain relieved by squatting.
It is caused by lack of blood vessels in the colon.
A and C

Explanation

Answer: A - Hirschsprung disease is a congenital condition that causes bowel obstruction due to slow or absent peristaltic movement. This is caused by the absence of nerve cells in some parts of the colon that signal the colon to move. Options B, C and D are inaccurate information.

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