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    The nurse is discussing the treatment of congenital aganglionic megacolon (Hirschsprungs disease) with the caregivers of a 3-day-old newborn infant who presented with abdominal distension and failure to pass meconium. Which statement is the best explanation of the treatment for this diagnosis?

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    A. The primary treatment for congenital aganglionic megacolon (Hirschsprung's disease) is surgical intervention to remove the affected segment of the bowel, allowing for normal bowel function and preventing complications such as bowel obstruction. B. Oral iron preparations would not address the underlying condition of Hirschsprung's disease, which is related to the lack of nerve cells in the bowel. C. While counseling may be beneficial for the caregivers regarding the diagnosis and care, it is not the primary treatment for Hirschsprung's disease. D. While enemas may be used temporarily to relieve constipation, they are not a definitive treatment for the disease, which requires surgical correction.

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