Reflection Questions
1
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What signs and symptoms would alert the nurse to an infant potentially presenting with NEC?
2
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Premature infants in the NICU are at risk for multiple comorbidities. What are some of them?
3
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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a common respiratory problem for preterm infants who are in the NICU. How does the nurse know an infant has BPD, and what types of support would the nurse anticipate providing for the disorder?