A nurse is caring for an infant on an inpatient pediatric unit. Select words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. Exhibits When planning care for the infant, the nurse should dropdown and dropdown.

When planning care for the infant, the nurse should prepare the infant for a rectal biopsy and frequently measure abdominal circumference. Rationale for correct answers: Prepare the infant for a rectal biopsy: Confirms diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease, which is suspected based on symptoms and enema findings. Frequently measure abdominal circumference: Monitors abdominal distension, a key sign in bowel obstruction or worsening condition. Rationale for incorrect answers: Explain the purpose of the pyloromyotomy: This procedure is for pyloric stenosis, not Hirschsprung disease. Transport the client for a radiologist guided gas enema: Contrast enema already performed. Administer oral laxatives: Contraindicated in suspected bowel obstruction like Hirschsprung disease.