In a child with intussusception, the nurse would describe the stools as:
A) Greasy
B) Clay-colored
C) Currant jelly-like
D) Bloody
C
Response:
The child with intussusception often exhibits currant jelly-like stools that may or may not be positive for blood. Greasy stools are associated with celiac disease. Clay-colored stools are observed with biliary atresia. Bloody stools can be seen with several
gastrointestinal disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease.
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