A pediatric nurse examines the abdomen of a preschool-aged child brought to the doctor's office by the grandmother because of vomiting over the last several days.Upon inspection,the nurse observes that the child's stomach is distended.On the basis of these data,which condition does the nurse suspect?

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The symptoms of vomiting and distended abdomen are highly suggestive of intestinal obstruction, which is a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention. Kidney failure would not present with these symptoms, and displaced abdominal organs or omphalitis are less likely causes.

A Pediatric Nurse Examines the Abdomen of a Preschool-Aged Child