The infant who has had a pyloromyotomy may still vomit after surgery. The nurse will instruct the caregivers to notify the health care provider if vomiting persists for more than:
a. 48 hours c. 1 week
b. 5 days d. 1 month
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A Correct. The nurse will instruct the caregivers to notify the health care provider if vomiting persists for more than 48 hours.
B Incorrect. The nurse will not instruct the caregivers to notify the health care provider if vomiting persists for more than 5 days. That is too long to wait to notify the health care provider.
C Incorrect. The nurse will not instruct the caregivers to notify the health care provider if vomiting persists for more than 1 week. That is too long to wait to notify the health care provider.
D Incorrect. The nurse will not instruct the caregivers to notify the health care provider if vomiting persists for more than 1 month. That is too long to wait to notify the health care provider.
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