The nurse is providing care to a 1-month-old infant who is brought to the pediatric clinic for projectile vomiting.Which data collected during the assessment process would support the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis? Select all that apply.

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A) Along with the projectile vomiting, the nurse would expect reports of blood-tinged vomit, persistent hunger, and a peristaltic wave. A low-grade fever and weight gain are not expected. The infant may lose weight due to pyloric stenosis.
B) Along with the projectile vomiting, the nurse would expect reports of blood-tinged vomit, persistent hunger, and a peristaltic wave. A low-grade fever and weight gain are not expected. The infant may lose weight due to pyloric stenosis.
C) Along with the projectile vomiting, the nurse would expect reports of blood-tinged vomit, persistent hunger, and a peristaltic wave. A low-grade fever and weight gain are not expected. The infant may lose weight due to pyloric stenosis.
D) Along with the projectile vomiting, the nurse would expect reports of blood-tinged vomit, persistent hunger, and a peristaltic wave. A low-grade fever and weight gain are not expected. The infant may lose weight due to pyloric stenosis.
E) Along with the projectile vomiting, the nurse would expect reports of blood-tinged vomit, persistent hunger, and a peristaltic wave. A low-grade fever and weight gain are not expected. The infant may lose weight due to pyloric stenosis.

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