Family is best defined by: 1. The patient. 2. The family ...

[sarasara]

Family is best defined by:
 
  1. The patient.
   2. The family bloodline.
   3. The nurse.
   4. The care provider.

Question 2

A previously healthy 3-week-old baby has been admitted to the pediatric unit for pyloric stenosis. On admission, what would the nurse anticipate being told?
 
  1. History of watery stools
   2. History of projectile vomiting
   3. History of increased stools
   4. History of vomiting with large amount of bile

[sultana.d]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Family members may not be blood related. The family is defined by who the patient and caregiver say is the family.
2. Family does not need to have a blood relation.
3. The nurse can be part of the family depending on the relationship with the patient.
4. The care provider can be part of the family.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Normal stools are present with pyloric stenosis.
2. The projectile vomiting is an indication that the pyloric sphincter is not holding the stomach contents in properly.
3. The infant may have decreased stools.
4. The vomiting consists of formula/milk that appears similar to what was in the bottle.

[sarasara]

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[Bigfoot1984]

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