Intussusception
NCLEX-RN glossary · Health Promotion And Maintenance
Definition
A pediatric gastrointestinal emergency synthesized within the context of GI failure and response.
Intussusception in plain English
It requires urgent intervention to prevent bowel ischemia and multisystem failure. A frequent error is treating the condition as a chronic gastrointestinal issue rather than an acute mechanical failure.
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