Congenital malformations of the infant may include: a. ...

[michelleunicorn]

Congenital malformations of the infant may include:
 
  a. Abnormal structure
  b. Abnormal function
  c. Abnormal metabolism
  d. All of the above

Question 2

Postoperative nursing care of the baby who has had surgery to correct hypertrophic pyloric stenosis will focus on which of the following activities?
 
  a. feeding that is sufficient to get the baby to gain weight right away
  b. parents holding and comforting the baby
  c. rehydration and correction of electrolyte imbalance
  d. assessing the bowel sounds and the functioning of the bowel

[nikmaaacs]

Answer to Question 1

D
All of the abnormalities listed are potential congenital malformations.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. Postoperatively feedings of an electrolyte solution are begun 4 to 6 hours after surgery if bowel sounds are normal but is not the main focus of nursing care.
B Incorrect. Encouraging the parents to hold and comfort the baby postoperatively is important but is not the main focus of nursing care.
C Correct. Postoperative nursing care of the baby who has had surgery to correct hypertrophic pyloric stenosis will mainly focus on rehydration and correction of electrolyte imbalance.
D Incorrect. Assessing the bowel sounds and the functioning of the bowel is an aspect of postoperative nursing care but not the main focus.

[michelleunicorn]

Excellent

[scikid]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review