Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

In this lesson, we will discuss Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), the causes and risk factors, and how this issue affects the newborn. We will cover signs and symptoms and assessments and the priority nursing interventions based on level of prematurity.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) and who is most at risk for NEC
2. Describe  2-4 common signs and symptoms of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) and 2-3 priority nursing interventions