A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has been adm…

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A nurse is cаring fоr аn оlder аdult client whо has been admitted to the hospital with cellulitis of the lower right leg following a puncture wound sustained after a fall at home. The temperature reported at 1200 is 101.2 Based on the assessment data, what condition is this client most likely experiencing at this time?

A nurse is cаring fоr аn infаnt whо is experiencing prоjectile vomiting. Review their case below: History and Physical: A 6-week-old infant presents to the emergency department with a parent. The parent reports forceful, projectile vomiting after feedings, associated with poor weight gain, and decreased wet diapers. Physical examination reveals a non-distended abdomen with a palpable olive-sized mass in the right upper quadrant and visible peristaltic waves.  Assessment: The infant appears irritable and is visibly distressed during the examination. A review of the growth chart reveals the infant’s weight is below the expected percentile for their age. Parents report projectile vomiting after eating. However, client is still hungry after vomiting episodes. Visible peristaltic waves moving from left to right of abdomen. Olive-sized mass palpable in the right upper quadrant. Bowel sounds present. Vital Signs: Temperature 36.7° C (98° F) Heart rate 130/min Respiratory rate 32/min Procedures: Started a 24-gauge IV in the right saphenous vein  Diagnostic Results: Ultrasound results show pyloric wall thickness and that gastric contents are not emptying. Specify if the listed assessment findings are consistent with pyloric stenosis, intussusception, or both. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.  Assessment Findings: 1. Shape of abdominal mass [answer1] 2. Vomiting pattern [answer2] 3. Weight pattern [answer3] 4. Abdominal assessment [answer4] 5. Overall appearance [answer5] 6. Hunger after vomiting [answer6]

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