A nurse is caring for an infant born with esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula ...

ANS: B, D, E
Preoperatively, care for an infant with EA and TEF includes assessing IV sites, frequent suctioning to prevent aspiration (as needed, not on an every-2-hours schedule), raising the head of the bed 30-40 and turning the head to the side to help prevent aspiration, and possibly administering antibiotics, as aspiration pneumonia is likely. If the infant has a nasogastric or orogastric tube inserted into the blind pouch, the nurse does not irrigate it, as this increases the risk of aspiration. Contrast radiology studies can be done with dilute water-soluble contrast, but not barium.