A New Mother Brings a Male Infant, 2 Weeks Old

question 51

Multiple Choice

A new mother brings a male infant, 2 weeks old, to the pediatric clinic for a checkup. The mother is concerned that the infant may be at risk for pyloric stenosis due to his age and because her husband had surgery for the condition when he was an infant. Which responses by the nurse are the most appropriate based on this data?

• A)"Your baby has a greater risk for the condition due to a familial history."
• B)"Your baby would have an increased risk if the infant was a girl."
• C)"Due to your age, your son is at an increased risk for the condition."
• D)"As long as your baby has bowel movements there is nothing to worry about."

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