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The Nurse Is Caring for an Infant Who Is Scheduled

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The nurse is caring for an infant who is scheduled for surgery for pyloric stenosis. When planning the infant's care, which nursing diagnoses are appropriate? Select all that apply.


Definitions:

Fluid Balance

The maintenance of the correct volume and concentration of body fluids via mechanisms that regulate fluid intake and excretion.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing them with nutrients and a means to remove waste.

Lymphatic System

A network of vessels and organs that transport lymph and help in maintaining fluid balance and defending against infections.

Lymph Nodules

Small, localized clusters of dense tissue formed by lymphocytes and macrophages that play an important role in immune response.

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