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Author Question: Which statement is most true about large for gestational age (LGA) infants? a. They weigh more ... (Read 100 times)

jjjetplane

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Which statement is most true about large for gestational age (LGA) infants?
 
  a. They weigh more than 3500 g.
  b. They are above the 80th percentile on gestational growth charts.
  c. They are prone to hypoglycemia, polycythemia, and birth injuries.
  d. Postmaturity syndrome and fractured clavicles are the most common complications.

Question 2

The nurse is administering 10 units of NPH insulin to a child at 8 a.m. The nurse would expect this insulin to begin acting at which time?
 
  A) By 8:15 a.m.
  B) Between 8:30 and 9 a.m.
  C) Between 9 and 11 a.m.
  D) Around 12 noon


ebonylittles

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
All three of these complications are common in LGA infants.

Answer to Question 2

C


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