A nurse is caring for a male infant who has a palpable, sausage-shaped mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus. The nurse should recognize that which of the following diagnoses is associated with these findings?

Intussusception

Tracheoesophageal fistula

Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

Inguinal hernia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Intussusception typically presents with a palpable, sausage-shaped mass in the abdomen and stools mixed with blood and mucus.
B.   Tracheoesophageal fistula presents with respiratory distress and may involve aspiration, but it does not typically present with abdominal mass or bloody stools.
C.   Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis presents with projectile vomiting and may cause dehydration but does not typically present with bloody stools.
D.   Inguinal hernia presents with a bulge in the groin area but is not typically associated with bloody stools or abdominal mass.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. A slow, bounding pulse is not typically associated with dehydration; tachycardia is more common.
B. Tetany is not typically seen in dehydration but can occur in severe cases of electrolyte imbalance.
C. Irritability is a common behavioral sign of dehydration, especially in infants.

D. Decreased temperature is not a typical finding in dehydration; fever may be present due to underlying illness causing the dehydration.

A. Broth B. Water C. Diluted apple juice D. Oral rehydration solution

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Broth may be too heavy for the stomach and could exacerbate symptoms in a child with acute gastroenteritis.
B. Water alone may not adequately replace lost electrolytes, which are crucial in cases of gastroenteritis.
C. Diluted apple juice may not provide the necessary electrolyte replacement needed for fluid resuscitation in acute gastroenteritis.
D. Oral rehydration solution is specifically formulated to replace lost fluids and electrolytes and is the recommended fluid for children with acute gastroenteritis.

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A nurse is caring for a male infant who has a palpable, sausage-shaped mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus. The nurse should recognize that which of the following diagnoses is associated with these findings?

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