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N443 – Study Guide Test 3 Chapter 20 - Nursing Care of the Child with a Gastrointestinal Disorder
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N443 – Study Guide Test 3 Chapter 20 - Nursing Care of the Child with a Gastrointestinal Disorder Variations in Pediatric anatomy •Mouth oHighly vascular oCommon entry point for infectious ... invaders •Esophagus oPassageway from mouth to stomach oLower esophageal sphincter (LES) – prevents regurgitation ▪Muscle tone of LES – not fully developed until 1 month •Infants this age commonly spit up ▪Dysphagia – occurs with edema or narrowing of the esophagus •Stomach oNewborns – 10-20 mL o2 mo. – up to 200 mL o 16 y.o. – 1500 mL oAdulthood – 2000-3000 mL oHCl – aids with digestion – adult level at 6 mo. [Show More]
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