An Infant Suddenly Develops Abdominal Pain, Becomes Irritable (Colicky), and Draws

question 36

Multiple Choice

An infant suddenly develops abdominal pain, becomes irritable (colicky) , and draws up the knees.Vomiting occurs soon afterward.The mother reports that after the infant passed a normal stool, the stools look like currant jelly.Based on these data, which disorder does the nurse suspect?

• A)Congenital aganglionic megacolon
• B)Intussusception
• C)Malrotation
• D)Volvulus

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