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CASE I

Question 1: 

1. Bleeding or hemorrhage at the surgical site. (Frequent swallowing, restlessness, fast and thready pulse, hypotension, and vomiting of bright red blood are signs of bleeding.)

CASE II

Question 1:

1. Hypertrophy of the pyloric muscle.

Question 2:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 CASE III

Question 1:

The 2 year old with tonsillectomy who is stable.

CASE IV

Question 1:

1. Reposition frequently during phototherapy (to expose all body surfaces).

2. Shield infant eyes. (with opaque mask to prevent exposure to light).

3. Obtain serum bilirubin levels q 4 - 12 hours. 

CASE V

Question 1:

1. Expect a thick, sticky mucus.