A term neonate who has just come off mechanical ventilation and begun enteric feedings has developed abdominal distention and bile stained vomiting. An x-ray depicts a small bowel obstruction with soap bubble appearance in the right lower quadrant. These clinical findings and x-ray findings are consistent with:
a. hirschprung's disease
b. meconium ileus
c. NEC
Answer: b. meconium ileus
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a. AV blockade. b. gingival hyperplasia. c. migraine headaches. d. reflex tachycardia.
The patient receives aspirin. The nurse assesses an adverse effect to this drug when the patient makes which response?
1. "My stools have been gray in color." 2. "There is a constant ringing in my ears." 3. "Bright lights give me a headache." 4. "I have to get up a lot at night to urinate."
Deborah is a 36-year-old woman with a longstanding diagnosis of bipolar disorder. What change in sleep patterns should signal Deborah's nurse to the possibility of an impending manic episode?
A) Complaints of restless legs B) Daytime sleepiness C) Decreased sleep latency D) Decreased sleep
Lactated Ringer's solution 10,000 mL is to be infused in a burn patient over 8 hours. How many milliliters per hour should the IV fluids be infused? ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word