A premature infant has not had a bowel movement,and the nurse assesses abdominal distention after the last feeding.What action by the nurse takes priority?
A) Document the findings in the chart.
B) Facilitate a bowel x-ray.
C) Notify the health-care provider.
D) Place the infant on NPO status.

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This baby has signs of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).When the nurse suspects this condition,the priority action is to stop all oral feedings.The other actions are appropriate,but do not take priority over placing the infant on NPO status.

A Premature Infant Has Not Had a Bowel Movement,and the Nurse