Which assessment finding would the nurse expect in an infant with Hirschsprung's disease?

A. Age of the child is important in determining the approach to treatment and potential outcomes, but the priority in planning treatment is addressing the extent of the disease, particularly whether it has spread. Age may influence treatment choices but is secondary to assessing metastasis.

B. Range of motion in the affected area is important in managing functional outcomes, especially for tumors that affect muscles or joints, but the highest priority when planning care is understanding the extent of the disease, specifically metastasis, before focusing on rehabilitation.

C. Health complications from the tumor are significant for symptom management and treatment planning, but the critical first step in treatment is determining the stage of the cancer and whether the tumor has spread. This information guides treatment decisions.

D. Whether or not the tumor has metastasized is the highest priority. The spread of the tumor (metastasis) directly impacts the treatment plan and prognosis, influencing decisions such as the need for systemic therapies (chemotherapy) in addition to local treatments like surgery or radiation.

A. Hematuria (blood in the urine) can occur in some conditions, but it is not a primary complication of hemophilia. Hemophilia more commonly leads to bleeding into joints and muscles rather than the urinary tract.

B. Hemarthrosis (bleeding into the joints) is a common complication of hemophilia. It occurs due to the lack of clotting factors, which prevents normal blood clotting and allows bleeding into joints, causing pain, swelling, and long-term joint damage.

C. Hemoptysis (coughing up blood) is not a typical complication of hemophilia, though it can occur in various respiratory conditions, such as infections or lung issues.

D. Hematemesis (vomiting blood) is a serious condition but is not commonly associated with hemophilia. Hemophilia's major complications are related to joint and muscle bleeding.