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rachel9 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is responsible for monitoring the feedings of the infant with hyperbilirubinemia every 2 to 3 hours around the clock. The purpose of these formula- or breast-feedings is to:

a. Prevent hyperglycemia.
b. Provide fluids and protein.
c. Decrease gastrointestinal motility.
d. Prevent rapid emptying of the bilirubin from the bowel.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer medication to a child with a gastrostomy tube in place. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this procedure? Select all answers that apply.

A) Verify proper tube placement prior to instilling medication.
B) Mix liquid medications with a small amount of water and add directly into the tube.
C) Mix powdered medications well with cold water first.
D) Crush tablets and mix with warm water to prevent tube occlusion.
E) Open up capsules and mix the contents with warm water.
F) Flush the tube with water after administering medications.

underwood14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Proteins help maintain the albumin level in the blood, and the extra fluids help eliminate the excess bilirubin from the infant's system.
Feedings every 2 hours will help prevent hypoglycemia.
Increased gastrointestinal motility can facilitate the prompt emptying of the bilirubin from the bowel.
The feedings stimulate bowel movements and emptying of the bilirubin from the bowel.

Answer to Question 2

A, D, E, F