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 a Bloody