The nurse is caring for an infant with suspected pyloric stenosis. Which clinical manifestation would indicate pyloric stenosis?
A) Abdominal rigidity and pain on palpation
B) Rounded abdomen and hypoactive bowel sounds
C) Visible peristalsis and weight loss
D) Distention of lower abdomen and constipation

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Visible gastric peristaltic waves that move from left to right across the epigastrium and weight loss are observed in pyloric stenosis. Abdominal rigidity and pain on palpation or a rounded abdomen and hypoactive bowel sounds are usually not present. The upper abdomen, not lower abdomen, is distended.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Infant with Suspected Pyloric