A newborn is diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease. Which clinical manifestations found on assessment support this newborn's diagnosis?

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Failure to pass meconium and abdominal distension are common clinical manifestations of Hirschsprung disease. This is due to a lack of normal peristalsis and inability to pass stool through the affected area of the bowel. Acute diarrhea, dehydration, currant jelly or gelatinous stools, pain, and altered electrolytes are not typical findings of Hirschsprung disease.

A Newborn Is Diagnosed with Hirschsprung Disease