The parents of a 2-year old with Hirschsprung’s disease are talking to the nurse in the family clinic. They ask the nurse about treatment options for Hirschsprung’s disease; the nurse understands that the treatment of choice would be which of the following?
The parents of a 2-year old with Hirschsprung’s disease are talking to the nurse in the family clinic. They ask the nurse about treatment options for Hirschsprung’s disease; the nurse understands that the treatment of choice would be which of the following?
A. A colostomy
[41%]
B. Senna concentrate
[5%]
C. Polyethylene glycol
[13%]
D. Pull-through procedure
[42%]
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Subject
Child Health
Lesson
Gastrointestinal
Client Need
Test Plan
Physiological Adaptation
Related Topic
Alterations in Body Systems
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Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice D is correct. In Hirschsprung’s disease, the aganglionic section of the colon is removed, and the unaffected, functioning ends are attached to each other. In some cases, a Pull-through procedure is done, where a surgeon removes the segment of the large intestine lacking nerve cells and connects the first part to the anus.
Choice A is incorrect. A colostomy is done to relieve symptoms of colonic obstruction. It is a temporary treatment for the condition until the client is old enough to undergo a colectomy.
Choice B is incorrect. Hirschsprung’s disease does not respond to medication due to the missing nerves in the colon.
Choice C is incorrect. Hirschsprung’s disease does not respond to medication due to the missing nerves in the colon.
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