The nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease. The mother states she is pregnant with a boy and wants to know if her new baby will likely have the disorder. Select the nurse's best response.

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The nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease. The mother states she is pregnant with a boy and wants to know if her new baby will likely have the disorder. Select the nurse's best response.

A. Genetics play a small role in Hirschsprung disease, so there is a chance the baby will develop it as well. B. There is no evidence to support a genetic link, so it is very unlikely the baby will also have it. C. It is rarely seen in boys, so it is not likely your new baby will have Hirschsprung disease. D. Hirschsprung disease is seen only in girls, so your new baby will not be at risk.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is to receive a 4-year-old from the recovery room after an appendectomy. The parents have not seen the child since surgery and ask what to expect. Select the nurse's best response.

A. Your child will be very sleepy, have an intravenous line in the hand, and have a nasal tube to help drain the stomach. If your child needs pain medication, it will be given intravenously. B. Your child will be very sleepy, have an intravenous line in the hand, and have white stockings to help prevent blood clots. If your child needs pain medication, we will give it intravenously or provide a liquid to swallow. C. Your child will be wide awake and will have an intravenous line in the hand. If your child needs pain medication, we will give it intravenously or provide a liquid to swallow. D. Your child will be very sleepy and have an intravenous line in the hand. If your child needs pain medication, we will give it intravenously.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The parent of a 5-year-old states that the child has been having diarrhea for 24 hours, vomited twice 2 hours ago, and now claims to be thirsty. The parent asks what to offer the child because the child is refusing Pedialyte. Select the nurse's most appropriate response.

A. You can offer clear diet soda such as Sprite and ginger ale. B. Pedialyte is really the best thing for your child; if thirsty enough, he will eventually drink it. C. Pedialyte is best. You might offer it in a spoon, medicine cup, or syringe to give your child a choice, which may help him take it. D. It doesn't matter what your child drinks as long as it is kept down; try offering small amounts in a medicine cup.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The parents of a newborn diagnosed with a cleft lip and palate ask the nurse when their child's lip and palate will most likely be repaired. Select the nurse's best response.

A. The palate and the lip are usually repaired in the first few weeks of life so that the baby can grow and gain weight. B. The palate and the lip are usually not repaired until the baby is approximately 6 months old so that the mouth has had enough time to grow. C. The lip is repaired in the first few months of life, but the palate is not usually repaired until the child is 3 years old. D. The lip is repaired in the first few weeks of life, but the palate is not usually repaired until the child is about 18 months old.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which is an accurate description of a Kasai procedure?

A. A palliative procedure in which the bile duct is attached to a loop of bowel to assist with bile drainage. B. A curative procedure in which a connection is made between the bile duct and a loop of bowel. C. A curative procedure in which the bile duct is banded to prevent bile leakage. D. A palliative procedure in which the bile duct is banded to prevent bile leakage.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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