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Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 84, Pediatric Gastrointestinal Conditions
Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
• How to assess dehydration in an infant by identifying critical signs like sunken fontanelles and the absence of tears.
• To recognize the classic presentation of pyloric stenosis: projectile, non-bilious vomiting and a palpable olive-shaped mass.
• The hallmark signs of intussusception, including intermittent colicky pain, knee-to-chest guarding, and currant jelly-like stools.
• Why a sudden relief of pain in a child with suspected appendicitis is a medical emergency signaling a rupture.
• To identify priority nursing interventions for pediatric GI emergencies, such as preparing for an air enema or managing fluid resuscitation.
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