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jrubin

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A nurse is caring for a 10-day-old neonate who was born at 33 weeks' gestation. Which of the following actions assist the nurse in assessing for signs of feeding tolerance? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Check for presence of bowel sounds
  B) Assess temperature
  C) Check gastric residual by aspirating stomach contents
  D) Assess stools

Question 2

Nursing actions that decrease risk of skin breakdown include which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Using gelled mattresses
  B) Using emollients in groin and thigh areas
  C) Using transparent dressings
  D) Drying thoroughly


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Leostella20

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Check for presence of bowel sounds
C
Check gastric residual by aspirating stomach contents
D
Assess stools

Answer to Question 2

A
Using gelled mattresses
B
Using emollients in groin and thigh areas
C
Using transparent dressings


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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
No problemo


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