Author Question: A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old neonate who was born at 31 weeks' gestation. The neonate has a ... (Read 68 times)

jhjkgdfhk · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old neonate who was born at 31 weeks' gestation. The neonate has a diagnosis of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).

Which of the following medical treatments would the nurse anticipate for this neonate? Select all that apply.
A) Exogenous surfactant
B) Corticosteroids
C) Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
D) Bronchodilators

Question 2

Which of the following factors increases the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in very premature neonates? Select all that apply.

A) Early oral feedings with formula
B) Prolonged use of mechanical ventilation
C) Hyperbilirubinemia
D) Nasogastic feedings

scrocafella · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Exogenous surfactant
C
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

Answer to Question 2

A
Early oral feedings with formula
D
Nasogastic feedings