The Nurse Is Caring for a Neonate with a Suspected

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a neonate with a suspected tracheoesophageal fistula. Nursing care should include which of the following?

• A)Elevate head but give nothing by mouth.
• B)Elevate head for feedings.
• C)Feed glucose water only.
• D)Avoid suctioning unless infant is cyanotic.

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