Following brain surgery, the patient is producing massive volumes of dilute urine. The nurse suspects which structure was inadvertently harmed during the surgery?
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The neonate experiences respiratory distress immediately after birth and is intubated after receiving bag-mask ventilation. The nurse notes copious oral secretions and is unable to pass a nasogastric tube or an orogastric tube. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the child has small eyes, malformed ears, and a micropenis. Which of the following genetic disorders does this neonate most likely have?
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The 6-month-old neonate is brought to the emergency department (ED). The parents state, “She is just so lethargic. Anything she eats, she vomits. Her vomit was normal initially, but now it’s dark green. Also, her stool has turned to a dark red, jelly-like consistency.” The nurse palpates the patient’s abdomen, expecting to make which assessment?
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