A mother brings her infant to the pediatrician for a checkup.She tells the pediatric nurse that almost every afternoon her infant fusses,generally at the same time each day and usually during the late afternoon or evening.The infant pulls both legs and arms into a flexed position.Based on this description,the nurse assesses the infant further for which condition?
A) Gastric ulcers
B) Infantile colic
C) Meckel diverticulum
D) Irritable bowel syndrome

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Colic is described as persistent,unexplained crying or fussing in infants younger than 3 months.Episodes generally occur at the same time each day,usually during the late afternoon or evening.During such episodes,the infant appears to be pulling both the legs and the arms into a flexed position.

A Mother Brings Her Infant to the Pediatrician for a Checkup.She