The Nurse Is Caring for a Neonate with a Suspected

question 56

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a neonate with a suspected tracheoesophageal fistula.Nursing care should include:

• A)Elevating the head but giving nothing by mouth.
• B)Elevating the head for feedings.
• C)Feeding glucose water only.
• D)Avoiding suctioning unless the infant is cyanotic.

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