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An infant is delivered and diagnosed with an omphalocele. The nurse develops a plan of care for this infant. The nurse understands that an omphalocele:
 
  a. Is a small defect involving the bowel
  b. Is a large defect involving bowel, liver, spleen, bladder, uterus, or ovaries
  c. Should be ruptured as soon as possible
  d. Does not require surgical repair

Question 2

Maturation refers to changes that are due to:
 
  a. major life experiences c. illness
  b. genetic inheritance d. injury



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Answer to Question 1

B
The nurse should understand that an omphalocele is a large defect involving many of the abdominal organs. It should not be ruptured, and great care is taken to maintain its integrity until surgical repair can be accomplished.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. Maturation does not refer to changes that are due to major life experiences.
B Correct. Maturation refers to changes that are due to genetic inheritance.
C Incorrect. Maturation does not refer to changes that are due to illness.
D Incorrect. Maturation does not refer to changes that are due to injury.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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