digestive diseases

Question 1

Hirschsprung’s Disease (Congenital Agaglionic Megacolon)

Answer 1

D/S Colon obstruction, dilation; with feces; inadequate intestinal motility
E/T Unknown; hereditary, more common in male clients
S/S Severe abdominal distension, fever, failure to thrive, chronic constipation
D/X Rectal biopsy, barium enema, abdominal x-rays
T/X Enemas, stool softeners, low- residue diet, surgery with colostomy, ileostomy
P/P Good with prompt treatment/None known