A 3-day-old preterm infant is diagnosed with necrotizing ...

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A 3-day-old preterm infant is diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis. The nurse plans care around the frequent radiographs. How frequently should the nurse anticipate that the radiology staff will bring the portable machine to the nursery?
 
  1. Every 6 hours
  2. Every 12 hours
  3. Every 24 hours
  4. Every 48 hours

Question 2

A school-age client is recovering after abdominal surgery. The nurse is planning care for the return of bowel function. Which intervention should be included in the client's plan of care?
 
  1. Fowler's position three times per day for 30 minutes each time
  2. Assist the child in choosing a low-fat diet.
  3. Commode at bedside
  4. Ambulate 34 times a day.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Radiographs are done every 6 hours to evaluate for perforation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: The best data that indicate return of bowel sounds are flatus and passage of stool. Ambulation is the primary intervention to assist with both. A Fowler's position, bedside commode, and a low-fat diet will not assist with bowel function.