Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for an infant who has necrotizing enterocolitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Rounded abdomen. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious condition in infants characterized by inflammation and necrosis of the intestines. A rounded abdomen is a common finding in NEC due to abdominal distention from gas and fluid accumulation. Vomiting (A) is a nonspecific symptom in infants and can occur in various conditions. Hypertension (B) is not typically associated with NEC. Tachypnea (D) can occur in NEC due to respiratory distress, but it is not a specific finding.