Gastrointestinal Problems

The clinic nurse reviews the record of an infant and notes that the primary health care provider (PHCP) has documented a diagnosis of suspected Hirschsprung’s disease. The nurse reviews the assessment findings documented in the record, knowing that which sign most likely led the mother to seek health care for the infant?

An infant has just returned to the nursing unit after surgical repair of a cleft lip on the right side. The nurse should place the infant in which best position at this time?

The nurse reviews the record of a newborn infant and notes that a diagnosis of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula is suspected. The nurse expects to note which most likely sign of this condition documented in the record?

The nurse provides feeding instructions to a parent of an infant diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which instruction should the nurse give to the parent to assist in reducing the episodes of emesis?

A child is hospitalized because of persistent vomiting. The nurse should monitor the child closely for which problem?

The nurse is caring for a newborn with a suspected diagnosis of imperforate anus. The nurse monitors the infant, knowing that which is a clinical manifestation associated with this disorder?

The nurse admits a child to the hospital with a diagnosis of pyloric stenosis. On assessment, which data would the nurse expect to obtain when asking the parent about the child’s symptoms?

The nurse provides home care instructions to the parents of a child with celiac disease. The nurse should teach the parents to include which food item in the child’s diet?

The nurse is preparing to care for a child with a diagnosis of intussusception. The nurse reviews the child’s record and expects to note which sign of this disorder documented?

Which interventions should the nurse include when creating a care plan for a child with hepatitis? Select all that apply.

1. Providing a low-fat, well-balanced diet.
2. Teaching the child effective hand-washing techniques.
3. Scheduling playtime in the playroom with other children.
4. Notifying the primary health care provider (PHCP) if jaundice is present.
5. Instructing the parents to avoid administering medications unless prescribed.
6. Arranging for indefinite home schooling because the child will not be able to return to school.