Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Infant with suspected necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal system. Which findings would cause the nurse to suspect NEC?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Abdominal distention, temperature instability, and bloody stools are classic NEC symptoms.