The Nurse Is Caring for an Infant with Suspected Pyloric

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an infant with suspected pyloric stenosis. Which clinical manifestation would indicate pyloric stenosis?

• A) Abdominal rigidity and pain on palpation
• B) Rounded abdomen and hypoactive bowel sounds
• C) Visible peristalsis and weight loss
• D) Distention of lower abdomen and constipation

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Definitions:

Auditory Canal

The part of the ear through which sound waves travel to reach the eardrum.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting these vibrations to the middle ear.

Decibels

A unit of measurement for the intensity of sound, representing the ratio of a given sound pressure level to a reference level, oftentimes indicating the loudness of sound.

Amps

Units of electric current, short for amperes, representing the flow of charge per second.