The clinical nurse is assessing the cardiovascular status of a newborn. Which of the following findings indicates adequate systemic circulation?
A) Capillary refill in 2 seconds
B) Capillary refill in 4 seconds
C) Capillary refill in 6 seconds
D) Capillary refill in 9 seconds
Question 2
The pediatric nurse is receiving a morning report via phone call on an infant who will be arriving in the neonatal intensive care unit soon. The report indicates that shoulder dystocia may have occurred during the birth process.
The nurse knows that this condition puts the neonate at risk for:
A) hypoglycemia.
B) hyperbilirubinemia.
C) brachial plexus injury.
D) intracranial hemorrhage.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Assessing for Chvostek's Sign
Sickle cell anemia. The clinical manifestations of sickle cell anemia result from pathologic changes
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Comparison of clinical features
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