A nurse is caring for a child who has Hirschsprung disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Ribbon Like, foul-smelling stools: Hirschsprung disease is characterized by a lack of nerve cells in parts of the colon, leading to obstruction and resulting in narrow, ribbon-like stools due to the passage through a narrowed section of bowel. B. Chronic hunger: This is not typical for Hirschsprung disease. Children may actually have a poor appetite due to discomfort and constipation. C. Projectile vomiting: Projectile vomiting is more commonly associated with pyloric stenosis, not Hirschsprung disease. D. Rigid abdomen: While abdominal distention can occur due to severe constipation and fecal impaction, a rigid abdomen is more indicative of a more acute or severe abdominal condition, such as peritonitis or severe bowel obstruction.