The nurse is assessing a client who reports nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and discomfort. The nurse finds that the abdomen is firm and peristalsis is visible. The laboratory reports show electrolyte imbalances. Which condition does the nurse anticipate in the client?

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Pyloric stenosis is characterized by the narrowing of the pylorus, leading to obstruction of food flow from the stomach to the duodenum. This can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and visible peristalsis due to the effort of the stomach to propel food past the obstruction. Electrolyte imbalances can occur due to vomiting.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Reports Nausea, Vomiting