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A nurse is caring for an infant who has necrotizing enterocolitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A.

Vomiting

B.

Hypertension

C.

Rounded abdomen

D.

Tachypnea

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Correct Answer: C Rationale: 
A.    Vomiting may occur with various gastrointestinal conditions but is not a specific finding associated with necrotizing enterocolitis. Bloody stools are more characteristic of this condition. 
B.    Hypertension is not typically associated with necrotizing enterocolitis. Instead, infants may present with hypotension due to sepsis or shock. 
C.    A rounded abdomen is a common finding in necrotizing enterocolitis due to abdominal distention from gas and fluid accumulation in the intestines. 
D.    Tachypnea may occur as a result of sepsis or respiratory distress but is not specific to necrotizing enterocolitis. 
  
 


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A) Tachypnea is a sign of respiratory distress and may indicate hypoxia, dehydration, or increased work of breathing. The nurse should report this finding to the provider and monitor the infant's oxygen saturation, heart rate, and respiratory rate.
B) Coughing is a common symptom of RSV and may not require immediate reporting unless severe.
C) Rhinorrhea (runny nose) is a common symptom of RSV and may not require immediate reporting unless severe.
D) Pharyngitis (sore throat) is a common symptom of RSV but is not as urgent as tachypnea.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Visual acuity should be assessed for each eye separately first, then both eyes together to detect any differences between the eyes.
B. The nurse should position the child 3 meters (10 feet) from the chart and ask the child to point in the direction of the open end of each letter.
C. If the child wears glasses, they should be tested with and without their glasses to assess visual acuity accurately.
D. A tumbling E chart, where the child identifies the direction of the E (up, down, left, or right), is commonly used for assessing visual acuity in young children who may not yet know letters.

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