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ANSWERS
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.

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