Which Gastrointestinal Defects, Often Diagnosed Shortly After Birth, Should the Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which gastrointestinal defects, often diagnosed shortly after birth, should the nurse include in the assessment process of all newborns? Select all that apply.

• A) Pyloric stenosis
• B) Biliary atresia
• C) Hirschsprung disease
• D) Umbilical hernia
• E) Diaphragmatic hernia

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