Question

When preparing for the discharge of a neonate who has undergone corrective surgery for tracheoesophageal fistula, the nurse teaches the parents about the need for long-term health care because their child has a high probability of developing which complication?

Answer 1

The nurse teaches the parents about the need for long-term health care because of their child, who has undergone corrective surgery for tracheoesophageal fistula, has a high probability of developing Respiratory and GI complications. These complications will occur frequently and may be lifelong.