This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: An infant is delivered and diagnosed with an omphalocele. The nurse develops a plan of care for this ... (Read 90 times)

chads108

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 507
on: Jun 27, 2018
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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

asdfghjkl;

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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

Feedback
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.


chads108

  • Member
  • Posts: 507
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

nanny

  • Member
  • Posts: 313
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Body plan of a common rotifer, Philodina genus Body plan of a common rotifer, Philodina genus
The mollusc body plan. The mollusc body plan.
A cyanotic infant. Note the bluish tinge to the skin around the lips, chin, and nose A cyanotic infant. Note the bluish tinge to the skin around the lips, chin, and nose
Advantages and Disadvantages of Managed Care Advantages and Disadvantages of Managed Care
Health care setting. Health care setting.
Research that has examined babies' ability to recognize themselves develops in the 2 year Research that has examined babies' ability to recognize themselves develops in the 2 year
Video: Adolescent Diabetes

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library