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Lobcity

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What nursing action will the nurse implement for a preterm infant who is being gavage fed and has a bloody stool?
 
  a. Assess for abdominal distention.
  b. Decrease the amount of the next feeding.
  c. Institute enteric precautions.
  d. Get a culture of the next stool.

Question 2

When assessing a preterm infant, the nurse observes nasal flaring, sternal retractions, and expiratory grunting. What do these findings indicate?
 
  a. Respiratory distress syndrome
  b. Postmaturity syndrome
  c. Apneic episode
  d. Cold stress


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Bloody stools, abdominal distention, diarrhea, and bilious vomitus are signs of necrotizing enterocolitis. Specific nursing responsibilities include measuring the abdomen and listening to bowel sounds.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Insufficient amounts of surfactant predispose the preterm infant to respiratory distress. The signs manifested by the infant are indicative of respiratory distress.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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