ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam R37 Questions
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A male infant who has a palpable, sausage-shaped mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus
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A nurse is caring for a male infant who has a palpable, sausage-shaped mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus. The nurse should recognize that which of the following diagnoses is associated with these findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Intussusception. Intussusception is the telescoping of one segment of the intestine into another, leading to obstruction and compromised blood supply. The palpable, sausage-shaped mass in the upper right quadrant is a classic presentation of intussusception. The presence of stools mixed with blood and mucus indicates intestinal bleeding, which is common in intussusception due to the compromised blood supply. Tracheoesophageal fistula (
B) presents with respiratory distress and difficulty swallowing. Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (
C) presents with projectile vomiting. Inguinal hernia (
D) presents with a bulge in the groin area.
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