The nurse is caring for a preterm infant born 2 weeks ago at 28 weeks' gestation. The infant is not eating well, is lethargic, and vomits after eating in the morning. Later that morning, the infant begins to have mild respiratory distress
The nurse suspects: 1. Gastritis.
2. Intraventricular hemorrhage.
3. Infection.
4. Gastric virus.
3
Rationale: Signs and symptoms of infection are often subtle in the newborn, beginning with poor feeding, lethargy, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. As the day progresses, the infant might show temperature instability or respiratory distress. GI symptoms do not necessarily indicate an infection of the GI tract.
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