Which assessment data cause the nurse to suspect that a 3-year-old child has Hirschsprung's disease?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Chronic, progressive constipation and failure to gain weight are classic symptoms of Hirschsprung's disease due to the absence of ganglion cells in the affected segment of the colon. Clay-colored stools and dark urine are indicative of liver dysfunction, while a history of early passage of meconium in the newborn period is not specific to Hirschsprung's disease. Continual bouts of foul-smelling diarrhea are not typical of Hirschsprung's disease.

Which Assessment Data Cause the Nurse to Suspect That a 3-Year-Old