Hesi A2-Exit 2023 Nursing Exam Questions And Answers-16Th
HESI A2-EXIT 2023 NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS-16TH The nurse is planning care for a 3 month-old infant immediately postoperative following placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus. The nurse needs to A) Assess for abdominal distention B) Maintain infant in an upright position C) Begin formula feedings when infant is alert D) Pump the shunt to assess for proper function ANS: The correct answer is:A) Assess for abdominal distention. The child is observed for abdominal distention because cerebrospinal fluid may cause peritonitis or a postoperative ileus as a complication of distal catheter placement.
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