The nurse is caring for a child admitted with intussusception.
The nurse understands that this disorder is characterized by
The nurse is caring for a child admitted with intussusception.
The nurse understands that this disorder is characterized by
A. telescoping of one area of the intestines into another.
[85%]
B. ganglionic cells fail to develop in the large intestine, causing a megacolon.
[4%]
C. inflammation restricted to the mucosa and submucosa of the colon.
[8%]
D. alternating periods of constipation and diarrhea.
[3%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Child Health
Lesson
Gastrointestinal
Client Need
Test Plan
Physiological Adaptation
Related Topic
Pathophysiology
Item Type
Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice A is correct. Intussusception generally occurs due to a blockage in the intestines, which results in the telescoping of one portion of the bowel into another part of the colon. This disorder occurs more frequently in children, often males.
Choice B is incorrect. Ganglionic cells failing to develop in the large intestine, causing megacolon, best characterizes Hirschprungs disease.
Choice C is incorrect. Inflammation restricted to the mucosa and submucosa of the colon best explains ulcerative colitis. This is not a characteristic of intussusception, which is a bowel obstruction.
Choice D is incorrect. Alternating periods of constipation and diarrhea best characterize irritable bowel syndrome, which is a functional gastrointestinal disorder.
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Additional Info
✓ Intussusception is an obstructive disorder primarily affecting children aged three months to 6 years old.
✓ This disorder is characterized by the proximal segment of the bowel telescoping into a more distal segment.
✓ The classic triad of intussusception symptoms include sudden abdominal pain, abdominal mass, and bloody stools. Bilious vomiting may also be present.
✓ A palpable sausage-shaped mass may be present in the upper right quadrant.
