183. A 3-month-old infant is admitted with pyloric stenosis. The infant is experiencing projectile vomiting. What technical nursing intervention is critical preoperatively?
A.
Encouraging more oral fluids.
B.
Monitoring for signs of dehydration and metabolic alkalosis, and ensuring NPO status prior to surgery.
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C.
Administering antiemetics.
D.
Allowing the infant to feed freely.
📖 Additional Information
Encouraging more oral fluids.
Monitoring for signs of dehydration and metabolic alkalosis, and ensuring NPO status prior to surgery.
