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Showing 20 questions, Sign in for moreA 4-month-old infant client is undergoing abdominal assessment. In which order should the nurse perform the four steps of the physical examination?
A 3-week-old infant client presents with non-projectile regurgitation after feeds but maintains normal weight gain. The nurse recognizes that this finding is primarily caused by which anatomical factor?
The nurse is reviewing digestive anatomy and developmental physiology in a neonate client. Which anatomical and physiological characteristics should the nurse expect to find in a healthy term neonate? Select all that apply
A 4-day-old term neonate client requires medication administration. The nurse considers that the infant's immature liver produces lower levels of plasma proteins, resulting in which pharmacodynamic effect?
The nurse is reviewing the anatomical positioning of the larynx in a 1-month-old infant client. How does the position of the larynx at C3-C4 aid the infant during nursing?
A 5-year-old client is undergoing a physical examination. The nurse identifies the junction between the small intestine and large intestine where the ileum terminates. Which anatomical structure is located at this junction?
The nurse is performing an abdominal examination on a 4-year-old child client. Which comfort and assessment techniques should the nurse implement during abdominal palpation? Select all that apply
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a 3-year-old child client with chronic diarrhea. The stool reducing-substances test shows a value of 0.8%, and the stool pH is 5.0. How should the nurse interpret these findings?
The nurse is providing post-procedure instructions to the parents of a 6-year-old client who underwent an Upper GI fluoroscopic barium swallow study. Which nursing instructions should be included? Select all that apply
A 1-month-old client is admitted for surgical repair of an intestinal obstruction. The nurse understands that the small intestine in an infant is proportionally longer relative to total body size compared to an adult, which primarily serves what physiological purpose?
The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on a 3-year-old client. The nurse notes visible, hyperactive peristaltic waves moving from left to right across the epigastrium. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
A 1-year-old client is brought to the clinic for a routine health maintenance visit. The nurse understands that by age 1, the child's gastric capacity has increased from its neonatal baseline to approximately:
A 3-week-old neonate client exhibits mild physiological jaundice. The nurse explains to the parents that this is primarily related to which developmental characteristic of the neonatal digestive and hepatic system?
The nurse assesses a 4-month-old infant client and notes frequent drooling. The mother expresses concern that the child is sick. Which explanation should the nurse provide?
A 2-week-old infant client experiences frequent, non-projectile regurgitation after feedings but is gaining weight appropriately. The nurse understands that this finding is primarily caused by which anatomical variation?
A 9-month-old infant client is brought to the clinic for a checkup. The parents ask when the infant's digestive system will be mature enough to digest table foods with complex carbohydrates and proteins. The nurse responds that key digestive enzymes reach functional maturity by what age?
The nurse is reviewing the anatomical location of parasympathetic ganglion cells absent in a child client with Hirschsprung disease. Which nerve plexuses are affected?
The nurse is reviewing intestinal histology with a student nurse. Which micro-structural features of the small intestinal epithelium are primarily responsible for increasing surface area for nutrient absorption?
The nurse is inspecting the perianal area of a 2-year-old client with chronic severe constipation. Which finding should the nurse recognize as a common secondary complication of passing hard, painful stools?
The nurse assesses an 8-month-old infant client for signs of dehydration resulting from acute diarrhea. Which clinical finding is the most sensitive indicator of acute fluid volume loss in an infant?
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