Kali is a 5 year old patient with a history of spina bifida. Kali is at increased risk for ________ due to her neurogenic bladder issues
1. Hirschsprung's Disease
2. Vomiting
3. Ileus
4. Urinary tract infections
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1. Hirschsprung's disease affects the GI tract, not the GU tract.
2. Vomiting is not a risk for this child.
3. An ileus is more common in a child with issues with the GI tract rather than the GU tract.
4. The child is at risk for urinary tract infections because of the urinary stasis and lack of completely emptying the bladder. The child needs to have intermittent urinary catheterizations to decrease the risk.
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