The neonate born at 34-weeks estimated gestational age had Apgar scores of 3 and 7 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively and is taken to the nursery for observation due to a need for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Significant oral secretions are noted and an orogastric tube is unable to be placed because it meets resistance and comes back out the mouth. The nurse suspects which condition?

The patient has not defecated for 24 hours after an appendectomy. The patient’s abdomen is distended and the patient reports nausea. Upon auscultation, the nurse notes absent bowel sounds after 5 minutes of auscultation. Which action does the nurse take first?

The patient presents to the emergency department with severe, unrelenting abdominal pain. Which findings prompt the nurse to suspect the patient will require a Whipple procedure? Select all that apply.