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CORALGRILL2014

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The mother of a 3-month-old infant is distraught because the child vomits after every feeding. After an assessment, the nurse determines that the infant is experiencing regurgitation and not vomiting.
 
  What did the nurse assess in the infant? (Select all that apply.) A) Slight sour smell
  B) Occurs after a feeding
  C) Accompanied by prolonged crying
  D) Runs out of the mouth with no force
  E) Volume amount similar to entire stomach contents

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a presentation to a local parent group about pediatric health supervision. Which of the following would the nurse emphasize as the focus?
 
  A) Injury prevention
  B) Wellness
  C) Health maintenance
  D) Developmental surveillance


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
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Evidence of regurgitation includes a slightly sour smell to the emesis, occurs after a feeding, and runs out of the mouth without any force. Evidence of vomiting would be infant distress by prolonged crying and a large volume similar to that of entire stomach contents.

Answer to Question 2

B
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The focus of pediatric health supervision is wellness. Injury and disease prevention, health maintenance and promotion, and developmental surveillance are all critical components of wellness.


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