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An Infant Suddenly Develops Abdominal Pain,becomes Irritable (Colicky),and Draws Up

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An infant suddenly develops abdominal pain,becomes irritable (colicky) ,and draws up the knees.Vomiting occurs soon afterward.The mother reports that the infant passed a normal stool,followed by one that looked like currant jelly.Based on these data,which disorder does the nurse suspect?


A) Congenital aganglionic megacolon
B) Intussusception
C) Malrotation
D) Volvulus

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