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mspears3

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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



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Answer to Question 1

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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.



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