The Nurse on a Pediatric Unit Is Caring for a Child

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a child with short bowel syndrome.When providing nutritional therapy for the child,the nurse checks for feeding intolerance by making which daily assessments?

• A) Intake and output
• B) Stool volume
• C) Specific gravity
• D) Vital signs
• E) Weight

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