Case Study: Pediatric Gastrointestinal System
Lucy is a 44-day-old formula-fed infant who presents with a 4-day history of vomiting.
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Subjective Data
- Mother states infant has been vomiting undigested formula after feedings
- Mother states that infant has not had fever or diarrhea
- Mother states that infant has had 8 wet diapers in the past 24 hours
Objective Data
- Weight 4.8 kg (birth weight 3.5 kg)
- Vital signs: T 37.1° C (rectal), P 130, R 30, BP 92/52
- Mucous membranes moist, anterior fontanel flat and soft
- Awake and alert, lusty cry
- Good muscle tone
- Olive-sized mass palpated at epigastrium
10. Question 1
What test will be used to diagnose pyloric stenosis?
11. Question 2
What should the nurse do in this clinical situation? Using the case study above, the first prioritization step the nurse would take is ____.
12. Question 3
The second prioritization step the nurse would take is ____.
13. Question 4
The third prioritization step the nurse would take is ____.
14. Question 5
The fourth prioritization step the nurse would take is ____.
15. Question 6
The fifth prioritization step the nurse would take is ____.
16. Question 7
The sixth prioritization step the nurse would take is ____.
17. Question 8
The seventh prioritization step the nurse would take is ____.
18. Question 9
The eighth prioritization step the nurse would take is ____.
