An Infant Has Been Born with an Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal

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Multiple Choice

An infant has been born with an esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula. What is a priority preop nursing diagnosis?

• A)Ineffective infant feeding pattern related to uncoordinated suck and swallow
• B)Risk for aspiration related to regurgitation
• C)Acute pain related to esophageal defect
• D)Ineffective tissue perfusion: gastrointestinal related to decreased circulation

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