The Correct Spelling for the First Bowel Movement That a Newborn

question 93

Multiple Choice

The correct spelling for the first bowel movement that a newborn has is

• A)merconium
• B)meconium
• C)murconium
• D)maconium
• E)marconium

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Definitions:

Indwelling Urinary Catheter

A tube inserted into the bladder to allow for urine drainage, often used for patients who cannot control urination or during certain medical procedures.

Urine Acidity

The level of acid content in urine, which can affect the body's pH balance and is an indicator of health conditions.

Urinary Diversion

A surgical procedure to reroute urine flow from its normal pathway due to blockage or disease in the urinary tract.

Ileal Conduit

A surgical procedure in which the urine is diverted through a piece of the ileum (part of the small intestine) to an opening in the abdominal wall, following the removal of the bladder.