Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
An infant who has gastroesophageal refluxA nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroesophageal reflux. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings are associated with this condition? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
B,D
Rationale
The correct findings associated with gastroesophageal reflux in an infant are vomiting (B) and wheezing (D). Vomiting is common due to the backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus. Wheezing can occur as a result of aspiration of stomach contents into the airways. Fever (A) is not a typical symptom of gastroesophageal reflux. A rigid abdomen (C) is more suggestive of a serious condition like bowel obstruction. Weight loss (E) is not a direct symptom of gastroesophageal reflux but can occur if feeding is impacted by the condition.