Peds test bank23 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 23: Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function 1. A nurse manages the interdisciplinary care for an infant born with an omphalocele. What is an accurate description of the care for an omphalocele? A. At birth, protect the exposed bowel by gently manipulating it back into the abdominal cavity. B. Obtain IV access to give fluid resuscitation and correct any electrolyte abnormalities. C. Administer corticosteroids as prescribed—either oral prednisone or prednisolone or as IV methylp...