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CGRN GI/Endoscopy Practice Exam

Category - Neonatal

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Prior to surgery to relieve an intestinal obstruction, 3-month-old is kept NPO and has a nasogastric tube in place. To calm, as well as meet the infant’s developmental needs best, the nurse should:
  1. Allow the infant to suck on a pacifier
  2. Allow the infant to hold onto a favorite toy
  3. Hang a brightly colored mobile in the infant’s crib
  4. Place the infant on the abdomen and permit crawling
Explanation
Answer: A- Sucking is primary need of infancy. It decreases anxiety and does not interfere with gastric decompression.
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