When a preterm infant who is being gavage fed has a bloody stool,the nurse should:
A) assess for abdominal distention.
B) decrease the amount of the next feeding.
C) institute enteric precautions.
D) get a culture of the next stool.

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Bloody stools,abdominal distention,diarrhea,and bilious vomitus are signs of necrotizing enterocolitis.Specific nursing responsibilities include measuring the abdomen and listening to bowel sounds.

When a Preterm Infant Who Is Being Gavage Fed Has