NCLEX-RN · Question #538
An 11-month-old infant is admitted with a possible diagnosis of pyloric stenosis. Which of the following best describes the characteristic clinical manifestations of pyloric stenosis?
The correct answer is D. Palpable olive-shaped mass in the epigastrium just right of the umbilical cord. (A) There is no evidence of pain in infants with pyloric stenosis whether eating or not. (B) There are both good appetite and feeding habits in these children. (C) Because of regurgitation, there is usuallydecreased frequency and quantity of stools and also signs of dehydration…
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An 11-month-old infant is admitted with a possible diagnosis of pyloric stenosis. Which of the following best describes the characteristic clinical manifestations of pyloric stenosis?
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- APain, especially when eating
- BPoor appetite and sucking reflex
- CIncreased frequency and quantity of stools
- DPalpable olive-shaped mass in the epigastrium just right of the umbilical cord
How the community answered
(22 responses)- A5% (1)
- D95% (21)
Explanation
(A) There is no evidence of pain in infants with pyloric stenosis whether eating or not. (B) There are both good appetite and feeding habits in these children. (C) Because of regurgitation, there is usuallydecreased frequency and quantity of stools and also signs of dehydration and weight loss. (D) Along with upper abdominal distention, there is a characteristic palpable olive-shaped mass located to the right of the umbilicus.
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