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What this question is testing
Objective: Recognize manifestations of pyloric stenosis
Prompt focus: A nurse is assessing a 5 week old infant. Which finding is most consistent with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
Why the correct answer works
Projectile vomiting after feedings
Correct. Projectile, non bilious vomiting after feedings is the classic manifestation of pyloric stenosis.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
Pyloric stenosis causes obstruction at the pyloric outlet. The classic presentation is forceful, non bilious vomiting in an infant who remains hungry afterward.
Simple analogy
Think of recognize manifestations of pyloric stenosis like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
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