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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

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A nurse reviews the record of a newborn infant and notes that a diagnosis of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula is suspected. The nurse expects to note which likely sign of this condition documented in the record?

Increased crying
Coughing at nighttime
Choking with feedings
Severe projectile vomiting

Explanation

Answer - C - The nurse expects to note choking with feedings. Any child who exhibits the “3 Cs”-coughing, choking with feedings, and unexplained cyanosis-should be suspected of tracheoesophageal fistula.

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