Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old during a well-child exam. The parent states that the child's cousin has intussusception.Which response should the nurse make?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct response is B: Intussusception is more common in infants and toddlers, so your child is at a lower risk. This is the correct answer because intussusception is indeed more common in infants and toddlers, typically occurring between the ages of 3 months and 3 years. Children outside this age range have a lower risk of developing intussusception. Choice A is incorrect because a family history does not necessarily indicate a higher risk in this case. Choice C is incorrect as the risk of intussusception does vary across age groups. Choice D is incorrect as intussusception is not common in school-age children.