The nurse is caring for a boy with probable intussusception.He had diarrhea before admission but,while waiting for administration of air pressure to reduce the intussusception,he passes a normal brown stool.What is the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Notify the practitioner.
B) Measure abdominal girth.
C) Auscultate for bowel sounds.
D) Take vital signs, including blood pressure.

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Passage of a normal brown stool indicates that the intussusception has reduced itself.This should immediately be reported to the practitioner,who may choose to alter the diagnostic/therapeutic plan of care.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Boy with Probable Intussusception