Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a 1 month old infant who is to undergo the initial surgery to treat Hirschsprung’s disease. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the parent understands the goal of the surgery.
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Correct Answer:
“I’m glad that the ostomy is only temporary.”
Rationale:
🔴 Temporary ostomy is the goal of the initial surgery for Hirschsprung’s disease; it allows the bowel to heal and decompress before a later definitive repair.
🔴 The parent’s statement shows understanding that the surgery is a staged process and not a permanent change, which is key in family education.
🔴 This temporary ostomy prevents complications like infection, perforation, and enterocolitis during the healing phase, supporting the child’s overall recovery.
🔴 Later, a second surgery will reconnect healthy bowel sections so that the child can have normal bowel movements without the ostomy.
🔴 Recognizing that the ostomy is not permanent reduces parental anxiety and sets realistic expectations for the child’s future care plan.
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This question is from ATI LPN Pediatric Nursing Exam IV which contains 43 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4