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An infant with a cardiac defect is fed in the semi-fowler's position. After the RN feeds and burps the infant and changes the infants position, the infant has a bm and almost immediately becomes cyantoic, diaphoretic, and limp. These symptoms are most likely cause by the:1. burping
2. formula
3. position change
4. bowel movement
Hi, okay I'm going to try this one I say #4. I believe it is because of the stimulation of the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X). I have read about heart attacks occuring while someone is straining during a bm. I love these questions! Thanks.
Aneroo, LPN
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An infant with a cardiac defect is fed in the semi-fowler's position. After the RN feeds and burps the infant and changes the infants position, the infant has a bm and almost immediately becomes cyantoic, diaphoretic, and limp. These symptoms are most likely cause by the:
1. burping
2. formula
3. position change
4. bowel movement