GI PEDS NCLEX ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

GI PEDS NCLEX ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - Answer -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. - Answer -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 - Answer -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 - Answer -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?