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ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
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6-week-old infant who has pyloric stenosis.
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A nurse is caring for a 6-week-old infant who has pyloric stenosis. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Projectile vomiting. Pyloric stenosis is a condition where the muscle at the base of the stomach thickens, leading to obstruction of food passage. Projectile vomiting is a hallmark symptom due to the forceful expulsion of stomach contents. This occurs shortly after feeding as the stomach tries to empty through the narrow pylorus. Rigid abdomen (
B) is not typically associated with pyloric stenosis. Red currant jelly stools (
C) are seen in intussusception, not pyloric stenosis. Distended neck veins (
D) are not a common manifestation of pyloric stenosis.
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