Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
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A newbornWhich of the following should the nurse understand is a clinical manifestation of pyloric stenosis?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Projectile vomiting is a hallmark of pyloric stenosis due to obstruction at the pylorus. Bowel sounds are present, sodium levels are typically low, and the mass is in the right upper quadrant.