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piesebel

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A neonate is born with gastroschisis. The nurse should be the most concerned about which of the following when caring for the child?
 
  1. Keeping the organs dry and warm
   2. Assessing the organs to make sure that there is no vascular compromise
   3. Starting oral feedings so that the stomach and intestines can start working
   4. Maintaining an IV

Question 2

When speaking with a family who is experiencing a medical emergency with their child, it is important for the nurse to:
 
  1. Allow time for questions.
   2. Avoid false hope.
   3. Allow for a quiet environment.
   4. Be empathetic and sincere.
   5. All of the above are correct.
   6. None of the above are correct.


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janeli1

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. The organs should be kept warm and as moist as possible to prevent drying, cracking, and increasing the risk for infection.
2. Vascular compromise is of concern, so positioning will be important.
3. The child will remain NPO until the gut can be further examined.
4. Maintaining IV access is needed, but not the top priority at this time.

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1. This is a component of effective communication for the situation, along with other answers.
2. This is a component of effective communication for the situation, along with other answers.
3. This is a component of effective communication for the situation, along with other answers.
4. This is a component of effective communication for the situation, along with other answers.
5. All of the answers provide effective communication for the situation.
6. One answer is correct.


piesebel

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

hramirez205

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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