The nurse is evaluating an infant's tolerance of feedings after a pyloromyotomy. Which finding indicates that the infant is not tolerating the feeding?
1. Need for frequent burping
2. Irritability during feeding
3. The passing of gas
4. Emesis after two feedings
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: An infant is not tolerating feedings after a pyloromyotomy if emesis is present. Frequent burping, irritability, and the passing of gas would be expected findings following a pyloromyotomy and would indicate tolerance of the feeding.
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