A nurse is caring for a toddler who presents to the emergency department Exhibits Which off the following actions should the nurse plan to take?(Select all that apply)
Explanation & Rationale
A. Increasing fiber intake is not an immediate intervention for intussusception and does not address the acute obstruction. B. Collecting a urine specimen is unrelated to the management of intussusception unless there is a specific concern for urinary tract infection. C. Contact precautions are not required, as intussusception is not contagious. D. Monitoring stool color is important to assess for ongoing bleeding, as currant-jelly stools indicate blood and mucus from intestinal obstruction or ischemia. E. Inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube helps decompress the stomach, relieve vomiting, and prevent aspiration prior to interventions such as air or barium enema. F. Administering pancreatic enzymes is not indicated in intussusception, as it is not related to pancreatic insufficiency. G. Administering intravenous antibiotics may be necessary if there is a risk of bowel perforation or infection, especially prior to surgical intervention.