What Is an Appropriate Statement for the Nurse to Make

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Multiple Choice

What is an appropriate statement for the nurse to make to parents of a child who has had a barium enema to correct an intussusception?

• A) "I will call the physician when the baby passes his first stool."
• B) "I am going to dilate the anal sphincter with a gloved finger to help the baby pass the barium."
• C) "I would like you to save all the soiled diapers so I can inspect them."
• D) "Add cereal to the baby's formula to help him pass the barium."

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Definitions:

Developed Sense

A refined or highly developed capacity, such as sight, hearing, or taste, often resulting from learning or experience.

Newborn's Hearing

The auditory ability of a newborn baby, which begins to develop before birth and is fully functional shortly after birth for hearing sounds.

Amniotic Fluid

The protective liquid contained within the amniotic sac that surrounds and protects the fetus during pregnancy.

Sensory Stimulation

The input that stimulates the senses, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, crucial for brain development.