A Premature Infant Has Not Had a Bowel Movement,and the Nurse

question 24

Multiple Choice

A premature infant has not had a bowel movement,and the nurse assesses abdominal distention after the last feeding.What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Document the findings in the chart.
• B) Facilitate a bowel x-ray.
• C) Notify the health-care provider.
• D) Place the infant on NPO status.

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