The nurse is caring for an infant with abdominal contents protruding at the location of the umbilicus. What statement differentiates between omphalocele and gastroschisis?
1. With omphalocele, the abdominal contents are not covered with a sac; with gastroschisis, the abdominal contents are covered by a sac.
2. With omphalocele, the abdominal contents are covered with a sac; with gastroschisis, the abdominal contents are not covered by a sac.
3. With omphalocele, the abdominal contents protrude into the base of the umbilical cord; with gastroschisis, the abdominal contents protrude to the right of an intact umbilical cord.
4. With omphalocele, the abdominal contents protrude to the right of an intact umbilical cord; with gastroschisis, the abdominal contents protrude into the base of the umbilical cord.
Question 2
The nurse is working with a family that just experienced the birth of their first child at 34 weeks. Which statements indicate that additional teaching is needed? Select all that apply.
1. Our baby will be in an Isolette to keep him warm.
2. The growth of our baby will be faster than if he were term.
3. Breathing might be harder for our baby because he is early.
4. Tube feedings will be required because his stomach is small.
5. Because he came early, he will not produce urine for 2 days.
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