The nurse suspects that an infant is experiencing intussusception. What did the nurse assess in this infant? (Select all that apply.)

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With intussusception, the infant will suddenly draw up the legs and cry as if in severe pain. After the peristaltic wave that caused the discomfort passes, the infant is symptom free but in approximately 15 minutes the same pattern repeats. After approximately 12 hours, blood can appear in the vomitus and looks like "currant jelly." A slow pulse rate is not typically assessed in an infant with intussusception.

The Nurse Suspects That an Infant Is Experiencing Intussusception