Question

What interventions should the nurse perform when feeding a child with pyloric stenosis? Select all that apply.

a. Allow for frequent, small feedings
b. Use a wide-necked bottle
c. Hold the baby upright during and after feeding
d. Burp the baby frequently
e. Offer large, infrequent feedings

Answer 1

The nurse should perform the interventions of allowing frequent, small feedings, holding the baby upright during and after feeding, and burping the baby frequently when feeding a child with pyloric stenosis.

Step-by-step explanation:

When feeding a child with pyloric stenosis, the nurse should perform the following interventions:

1. Allow for frequent, small feedings: Due to the limited capacity of the pylorus to handle large amounts of chyme, feeding the child small amounts of food at regular intervals helps prevent an overwhelming of the small intestine.
2. Hold the baby upright during and after feeding: Keeping the baby upright helps facilitate digestion and prevents reflux.
3. Burp the baby frequently: Burping helps release trapped air and prevents discomfort.

Using a wide-necked bottle or offering large, infrequent feedings are not recommended interventions for a child with pyloric stenosis.