A 9-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department…
A 9-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department with sudden episodes of inconsolable crying followed by periods of lethargy. The parents report the infant passed a stool that appeared “reddish and jelly-like.” On assessment, the nurse notes abdominal distention and a palpable, sausage-shaped mass in the right upper quadrant. What action should the nurse take first?
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