Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A newborn who may have pyloric stenosis.Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Projectile vomiting. This manifestation is commonly associated with pyloric stenosis in infants. The narrowing of the pylorus causes food to be forcefully expelled in a projectile manner. This is a classic symptom that nurses should expect when assessing a child with pyloric stenosis. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Dance sign is associated with intussusception, not pyloric stenosis. B: Always seems full is not a typical manifestation of pyloric stenosis. D: Excessive weight gain is unlikely in pyloric stenosis due to poor feeding and vomiting.