A Newborn with Pyloric Stenosis Has Symptoms of Projectile Vomiting

Multiple Choice

A newborn with pyloric stenosis has symptoms of projectile vomiting, leading to significant weight loss, dehydration, and metabolic alkalosis. What client teaching is necessary for the parents in caring for the infant until surgery to correct the defect?

A) Monitoring for hyperventilation to detect changes in health status
B) Breastfeeding techniques to reverse weight loss and dehydration
C) Positioning of the infant to prevent aspiration
D) Performing percussion and postural drainage to clear the airways