When assessing a child admitted with intussusception, the nurse discovers the hallmark sign of intussusception, which is:

a. mucus-like stools.
b. currant jelly–like stools.
c. tarry, black stools.
d. green, soft stools.


B
The hallmark sign of intussusception is currant jelly stools.

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