Asked by sandi eskew on May 23, 2024
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A nurse is planning preoperative care for a newborn with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) . Which interventions should the nurse plan to implement? (Select all that apply.)
A) Positioning with head elevated on a 30-degree plane
B) Feedings through a gastrostomy tube
C) Nasogastric tube to continuous low wall suction
D) Suctioning with a Replogle tube passed orally to the end of the pouch
E) Gastrostomy tube to gravity drainage
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
An abnormal connection (fistula) between the trachea and the esophagus, which can lead to breathing and feeding difficulties and often requires surgical correction.
Replogle Tube
A dual-lumen tube used primarily in neonates for gastric decompression and to remove gastric secretions.
Gastrostomy Tube
A tube inserted through the abdomen into the stomach for feeding or drainage.
- Apply necessary preoperative and postoperative management for pediatric individuals undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.
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Learning Objectives
- Apply necessary preoperative and postoperative management for pediatric individuals undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.
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