Abdominal Assessment of the Newborn

In this lecture, neonatal nurse educator Natalia Toumbourou outlines four key nursing components for assessing a newborn's gastrointestinal tract: abdominal examination, feeding, GIT output, and identifying signs of GIT complications. Natalia discusses normal findings, common abnormalities and red flags like bilious vomiting or absent meconium, guiding nurses in comprehensive neonatal care.

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