Findings of Excessive Salivation,along with Reports of Choking and Coughing

question 32

Multiple Choice

Findings of excessive salivation,along with reports of choking and coughing during the newborn's feeding,may indicate which of the following?

• A) early signs of viral infection
• B) hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
• C) milk allergy
• D) tracheoesophageal fistula

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

is a three-phase process (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the physiological response to stress over time.

Stress

Stress is a psychological and physical response to demands or challenges that can stem from a variety of sources, including work, relationships, and environmental pressures.

Eustress

Positive stress that can actually improve performance or productivity by motivating individuals to overcome challenges or achieve goals.

Distress

A negative emotional state resulting from stress, characterized by feelings of anxiety, sorrow, or pain.