A Nurse Is Assessing a Preterm Newborn for the Possibility

question 52

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing a preterm newborn for the possibility of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) . Which assessment findings should the nurse expect to find if NEC is confirmed? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Minimal gastric residual
• B) Abdominal distention
• C) Apnea
• D) Urinary output at 2 ml/kg/hr
• E) Unstable temperature

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