The infant who has had a pyloromyotomy may still vomit after ...

[mspears3]

The infant who has had a pyloromyotomy may still vomit after surgery. The nurse will instruct the caregivers to notify the health care provider if vomiting persists for more than:
 
  a. 48 hours c. 1 week
  b. 5 days d. 1 month

Question 2

A neonate is diagnosed with having an inborn error of metabolism. The nurse knows which of the following disorders could be caused by this problem:
 
  a. A missing limb
  b. Congenital hip dysplasia
  c. Cystic fibrosis
  d. A malformed fist

[kaylee05]

Answer to Question 1

A

Feedback
A Correct. The nurse will instruct the caregivers to notify the health care provider if vomiting persists for more than 48 hours.
B Incorrect. The nurse will not instruct the caregivers to notify the health care provider if vomiting persists for more than 5 days. That is too long to wait to notify the health care provider.
C Incorrect. The nurse will not instruct the caregivers to notify the health care provider if vomiting persists for more than 1 week. That is too long to wait to notify the health care provider.
D Incorrect. The nurse will not instruct the caregivers to notify the health care provider if vomiting persists for more than 1 month. That is too long to wait to notify the health care provider.

Answer to Question 2

C
The other answers are all abnormalities of structure. Cystic fibrosis is the only metabolic error listed.