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A patient with history of severe constipation is complaining of worsening abdominal pain, nausea, and bilious vomiting. Upon assessment of the abdomen, the RN notes distension, hyperactive bowel tones, and visible peristaltic movements. What is the RN most concerned about? 

The nurse realizes the patient diagnosed with mitral valve stenosis has incomplete emptying of the:

All of the following are known clinical manifestations of GERD except: 

Parents of an infant with Hirshsprung’s ask the RN how their baby acquired this condition. The RN would be correct in stating: 

A family member asks the nurse to explain the pathophysiology related to Thromboangitis Obliterans. Which of the following would be incorrect to include in the nurses’ response?

Cholecystitis  is usually caused by ________. 

The RN documents parental report of a history of white, chalky stool over the last month in a 3 month old infant. The RN additionally notes the presence of generalized jaundice. The RN would be correct to suspect the infant may have which of the following disorders? 

A newborn is born and quickly becomes severely cyanotic. An echocardiogram reveals transposition of the great arteries (TGA). What is the characteristic defect associated with this condition?

Although both are characterized by ischemia, Raynaud disease is caused by ______________, while thromoangitis obliterans (Buerger’s disease) is caused by_____________.

An example of ___________ pain would be gallbladder-related pathology that is noted as pain in the shoulder.