A nurse is caring for an infant born with esophageal atresia (EA)and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)prior to surgery.Which actions taken by a student nurse cause the registered nurse to intervene?

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Preoperatively,care for an infant with EA and TEF includes assessing IV sites,frequent suctioning to prevent aspiration (as needed,not on an every-2-hours schedule),raising the head of the bed 30-40°and turning the head to the side to help prevent aspiration,and possibly administering antibiotics,as aspiration pneumonia is likely.If the infant has a nasogastric or orogastric tube inserted into the blind pouch,the nurse does not irrigate it,as this increases the risk of aspiration.Contrast radiology studies can be done with dilute water-soluble contrast,but not barium.

A Nurse Is Caring for an Infant Born with Esophageal