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laurencescou · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse should inform the parents of a newborn that they should call their healthcare provider when which of the following occurs? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Select all that apply. 1. Continual rise in temperature
2. Decreased frequency of stools
3. Absence of breathing longer than 20 seconds
4. Lethargy
5. Refusal of two feedings in a row

Question 2

The nurse explains to the client that the obstetric conjugate measurement is important because of which reason?

1. This measurement determines the tilt of the pelvis.
2. This measurement determines the shape of the inlet.
3. The fetus passes under it during birth.
4. The size of this diameter determines whether the fetus can move down into the birth canal so that engagement can occur.

zhanghao · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Parents should call their healthcare provider due to a continual rise in temperature.
3. Parents should call their healthcare provider in the absence of breathing longer than 20 seconds.
4. Parents should call their healthcare provider if the newborn exhibits lethargy and listlessness.
5. Parents should call their healthcare provider if the newborn has refused of two feedings in a row.

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 4. The obstetric conjugate extends from the middle of the sacral promontory to an area approximately 1 cm below the pubic crest. The fetus passes through the obstetric conjugate, and the size of this diameter determines whether the fetus can move down into the birth canal in order for engagement to occur.