An 18-Month-Old Child Has a 1-Day History of Intermittent, Cramping

question 6

Multiple Choice

An 18-month-old child has a 1-day history of intermittent, cramping abdominal pain with non-bilious vomiting. The child is observed to scream and draw up his legs during pain episodes and becomes lethargic in between. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner notes a small amount of bloody, mucous stool in the diaper. What is the most likely diagnosis?

• A) Appendicitis
• B) Gastroenteritis
• C) Intussusception
• D) Testicular torsion

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Definitions:

Sterile Plastic

Plastic that has been treated to eliminate all forms of life and biological agents to prevent contamination and infection.

Patient Identifiers

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Laboratory Specimen

A sample of tissue, blood, urine, or other material from the body used for analysis and diagnosis in a laboratory.

Sputum Specimen

A sample of mucus coughed up from the lungs, collected for laboratory analysis to help diagnose respiratory diseases.