Author Question: With regard to the gastrointestinal (GI) system of the newborn, nurses should be aware that: a. ... (Read 81 times)

sheilaspns · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

With regard to the gastrointestinal (GI) system of the newborn, nurses should be aware that:

a. The newborn's cheeks are full because of normal fluid retention.
b. The nipple of the bottle or breast must be placed well inside the baby's mouth because teeth have been developing in utero, and one or more may even be through.
c. Regurgitation during the first day or two can be reduced by burping the infant and slightly elevating the baby's head.
d. Bacteria are already present in the infant's GI tract at birth, because they traveled through the placenta.

Question 2

With regard to the functioning of the renal system in newborns, nurses should be aware that:

a. The pediatrician should be notified if the newborn has not voided in 24 hours.
b. Breastfed infants likely will void more often during the first days after birth.
c. Brick dust or blood on a diaper is always cause to notify the physician.
d. Weight loss from fluid loss and other normal factors should be made up in 4 to 7 days.

kjo;oj · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A The newborn's cheeks are full because of well-developed sucking pads.
B Teeth do develop in utero, but the nipple is placed deep because the baby cannot move food from the lips to the pharynx.
C Avoiding overfeeding can also reduce regurgitation.
D Bacteria are not present at birth, but they soon enter through various orifices.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A A newborn who has not voided in 24 hours may have any of a number of problems, some of which deserve the attention of the pediatrician.
B Formula-fed infants tend to void more frequently in the first 3 days; breastfed infants void less during this time because the mother's breast milk has not come in yet.
C Brick dust may be uric acid crystals; blood spotting could be caused by withdrawal of maternal hormones (pseudomenstruation) or a circumcision. The physician must be notified only if there is no apparent cause of bleeding.
D Weight loss from fluid loss might take 14 days to regain.