GI PEDS NCLEX QUESTIONS|UPDATED&VERIFIED|GUARANTEED SUCCESS

A nurse is caring for an 11-month old infant admitted for watery, green diarrhea; vomiting: and fever. He is diagnosed with gastroenteritis with no known source at this time. Which nursing diagnosis should be the highest priority? a. Altered Nutrition b. Anxiety related to hospitalization c. Fluid Volume and Electrolyte Imbalance d. Altered Family Coping C. fluid and electrolyte imbalances can be life threatening Which intervention would the nurse include in the care of an infant following surgical repair of a cleft lip? a. Let the infant touch the suture lines as a means of self-comforting. b. Position the infant in the supine position for feedings to avoid aspiration. c. Administer pain medications as ordered. d. Use a special feeding device with shorter nipples. C. - don't want infant touching suture lines - usually longer nipples use - wouldn't want pt positioned in supine during feedings- want them upright to prevent aspiration Which assessment finding would lead the nurse to suspect esophageal atresia in an infant? a. Hypotonicity b. Excessive crying c. Abdominal distention d. Excessive drooling D excessive drooling is a sign of esophageal atresia Which client would the nurse suspect to have pyloric stenosis? a. A 7-month-old with choking episodes b. An 11-year-old with an olive-shaped abdominal mass c. A 5-week-old infant with projectile vomiting d. A 2-year-old with a harsh cough C. projectile vomiting is a sign of pyloric stenosis a nurse is discharging an infant after a pyloric stenosis repair. Which statement by the mother would indicate the need for further instructions prior to discharge? a. "I should call the doctor if my infant's temperature rises above 101 degrees." b. "I should fold the diaper down so it does not irritate the incision." c. "My infant's incision will need to be observed for redness, swelling, or discharge." d. "If my infant vomits, I should hold feedings for 6 hours. D. vomiting after surgery is common. mom should not withhold feedings The nurse is preparing a pediatric client for a barium enema. Which diagnosis would support the need for this diagnostic test? a. Gastroschisis b. Intussusception c. Appendicitis d. Pyloric stenosis B. Which intervention would not be included in the preoperative plan of care for an infant with an omphalocele? a. Push the exposed abdominal contents back into the abdomen. b. Administer intravenous fluids. c. Assess for signs of other congenital anomalies. d. Care for the infant in a radiant warmer. A. The nurse is caring for a group of infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Which infant would require preparation for immediate surgery due to risk of life-threatening respiratory distress? a. An infant with an umbilical hernia b. An infant with a diaphragmatic hernia c. An infant with a cleft palate d. An infant with gastroesophageal reflux B.