Question

The father of a neonate diagnosed with gastroschisis tells the nurse that his wife had planned on breastfeeding the neonate. which information should the nurse include in the preoperative teaching plan about feeding the neonate

Answer 1

That the neonate will be on the nothing by mouth status until post-surgery.

Explanation:

There is a need to know by the parents that the neonate will be under nothing by mouth status and will get intravenous therapy prior to surgery. Post-surgery, feeding will be dependent upon the condition of the neonate. The entire parenteral nutrition may be recommended post-surgery, however, not prior to surgery. Breastfeeding can begin post-surgery if the condition of the neonate is stable.

Answer 2

The way to care an infant hospitalized with gastroenteritis is to keep the infant nothing-by-mouth status to rest the gastrointestinal tract. A period of time the infant will receive clear liquids. Most likely, the infant's serum electrolyte levels would be monitored closely. An infant should be in a private room because gastroenteritis is most commonly caused by a virus that is easily gotten by others. Formula and juice will be started once the infant's vomiting has subsided the infant has demonstrated the ability to tolerate clear liquids for a period of time. In this situation, there is no need to test the infant's blood every day for anaemia.