Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)is an Inflammatory Disease of the Gastrointestinal Mucosa

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Multiple Choice

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal mucosa.The signs of NEC are nonspecific.Some generalized signs include:

• A) hypertonia, tachycardia, and metabolic alkalosis.
• B) abdominal distention, temperature instability, and grossly bloody stools.
• C) hypertension, absence of apnea, and ruddy skin color.
• D) scaphoid abdomen, no residual with feedings, and increased urinary output.

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