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    ATI NS113 Paediatrics Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a school-age child admitted for suspected Hirschsprung's disease.Which provider order should the nurse querry

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleInserting a nasogastric tube for decompression of the abdomen is a standard intervention for suspected Hirschsprung's disease, which is characterized by a lack of ganglion cells in a segment of the colon, leading to impaired motility and potential bowel obstruction. Decompression helps relieve abdominal distension and pressure.Choice B rationaleNPO status and initiating IV fluids are appropriate initial management for a child with suspected Hirschsprung's disease to rest the bowel and maintain hydration and electrolyte balance while further diagnostic tests are performed.Choice C rationaleMonitoring abdominal girth every 4 hours is essential to assess for increasing abdominal distension, which can indicate worsening obstruction in Hirschsprung's disease. An increasing girth would warrant further investigation and intervention.Choice D rationaleAdministering a large-volume liquid enema is contraindicated in suspected Hirschsprung's disease. Due to the aganglionic segment's impaired motility, the enema fluid may not be expelled and could lead to fluid overload or bowel perforation. Diagnostic enemas using contrast are performed under controlled conditions.

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