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A newborn baby is unable to hold down any milk. Examination reveals a developmental disorder in which the esophagus fails to connect to the stomach. What survival needs are most immediately threatened?

2007-09-08 09:02:47 · 1 answers · asked by mike p 2 in Science & Mathematics Medicine

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1] airway [ aspiration of saliva and any stomach contents ]
2] NG tube to aspirate stomach contents
3] hydration = no passage for liquids, so IV access requires [ UVC or UAC ]
4] nutrtion - evaluate for hyperalimentation

2007-09-08 09:13:29 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 1 0

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