A newborn who is 24 hours old is suspected of having cystic fibrosis. As the child is being prepared for transfer to a pediatric hospital, the mother asks the nurse what symptoms made the physician suspect cystic fibrosis
The nurse would reply that the clinical manifestation of cystic fibrosis that is seen first is: 1. Rectal prolapse.
2. Constipation.
3. Steatorrheic stools.
4. Meconium ileus.
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Rationale 1: Rectal prolapse is a complication of the large, bulky fatty stools.
Rationale 2: Constipation is not a symptom of cystic fibrosis.
Rationale 3: Steatorrhea and rectal prolapse might be signs of cystic fibrosis seen in an older infant or child.
Rationale 4: Newborns with cystic fibrosis might present in the first 48 hours with meconium ileus.
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