A nurse is caring for an infant who has inadequate motility of a portion of the intestine, resulting in a mechanical obstruction. The nurse should identify this finding as a manifestation of which of the following disorders?

Pyloric stenosis

Hirschsprung's disease

Enterocolitis

Intussusception

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Pyloric stenosis involves narrowing of the pylorus, causing vomiting and dehydration, not mechanical obstruction due to motility issues.
B.   Hirschsprung's disease is a condition where part of the intestine lacks proper motility due to missing nerve cells, leading to a mechanical obstruction and constipation.

C.   Enterocolitis typically involves inflammation and infection of the intestines, not a motility issue.
D.   Intussusception is a condition where one part of the intestine telescopes into another, causing an obstruction, but it is not related to motility.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. The first few days after surgery can involve some bleeding as part of normal healing, but the greatest risk for hemorrhage occurs later.
B. The greatest risk for post-operative hemorrhage after a tonsillectomy is typically 7 to 10 days post- surgery when the scabs formed in the throat start to fall off.
C. The 4 to 6-day window does not correlate with the peak risk for hemorrhage, which is typically observed later in the healing process.
D. The 11 to 14-day period is past the time when hemorrhage is most likely to occur.

A. My child may experience a lower temperature than normal. B. My child may be placed on Ceftriaxone C. My child may have difficulty swallowing. D. My child may need to be placed on oxygen.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Children with acute epiglottitis typically experience a high fever, not a lower temperature. A fever is a common sign of infection in this condition.
B. Ceftriaxone is commonly used in the treatment of acute epiglottitis, as it is effective against the bacteria that commonly cause this infection.
C. Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) is a common symptom of acute epiglottitis due to swelling in the throat.
D. Oxygen therapy may be required to ensure adequate oxygenation in a child with acute epiglottitis due to airway obstruction.

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