Regarding foreign bodies in the stomach and intestine, all the following are true EXCEPT

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Question 1 of 5

Regarding foreign bodies in the stomach and intestine, all the following are true EXCEPT

A. ingested coins are the most commonly encountered foreign body B. perforation is estimated to be <1% of all objects ingested C. most objects pass through the intestine in 4-6 days D. ingestion of batteries usually leads to problems

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is administering Prilosec (omeprazole) to a 3-month-old with gastro-esophageal reflux (GER). The child's parents ask the nurse how the medication works. Select the nurse's best response.

A. Prilosec is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases stomach acid production, thereby reducing reflux irritation. B. Prilosec decreases stomach acid, so it will not be as irritating when your child spits up. C. Prilosec helps food move through the stomach quicker, so there will be less chance for reflux. D. Prilosec relaxes the pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 3-month-old infant who has short bowel syndrome (SBS) and has been receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The parents ask if their child will ever be able to eat. Select the nurse's best response.

A. Children with SBS are never able to eat and must receive all of their nutrition intravenously. B. You will have to start feeding your child because children cannot be on TPN longer than 6 months. C. We will start feeding your child soon so that the bowel continues to receive stimulation and does not atrophy. D. Your child will start receiving tube feedings soon but will never be able to eat by mouth.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old who has just returned from an appendectomy. Which is the optimal way to manage pain?

A. Intravenous morphine as needed. B. Liquid Tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine as needed. C. Morphine administered through a PCA pump. D. Intramuscular morphine as needed.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a newborn with a cleft lip and palate. The mother states, 'I will not be able to breastfeed my baby.' Select the nurse's best response.

A. It sounds like you are feeling discouraged. Would you like to talk about it? B. Sometimes breastfeeding is still an option for babies with a cleft lip and palate. Would you like more information? C. Although breastfeeding may be challenging, some mothers are able to breastfeed their infants with a cleft lip and palate. Let's discuss your options. D. We usually discourage breastfeeding babies with cleft lip and palate as it puts them at an increased risk for aspiration.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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