PEDIATRICS EVOLVE EXAM #1-#4 UPDATE 2020-2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS Complete And Study material 194pages LEARNEXAMS

The health care provider prescribes an abdominal radiograph for a newborn to check for Hirschsprung disease. The nurse examines the newborn and finds which symptoms that are indicative of this disease? Select all that apply. abdominal distention absence of stool in the rectum enterocolitis bilious vomiting displaced anus presence of a fistula abdominal distention absence of stool in the rectum enterocolitis bilious vomiting The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who was admitted to the emergency department 24 hours ago with signs of severe diarrhea. The infant's rectal temperature is 104°F (40°C), with weak and rapid pulse and respirations. The skin is pale and cool. The child is on IV rehydration therapy, but the diarrhea is persisting. The infant has not voided since being admitted. Which is the priority nursing intervention? Take a stool culture Administer antibiotic therapy Administer IV potassium Feed the child a cracker Take a stool culture Explanation: