The nurse is changing the diaper on a newborn and notices that there is a musty smell to the infant's urine. What does this characteristic sign indicate to the nurse?
A) Galactosemia
B) Congenital hypothyroidism
C) Phenylketonuria
D) Turner syndrome
Question 2
The nurse is caring for an infant in a hip spica cast. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate to promote skin integrity?
A) Place the child on a soft mattress following surgery
B) Use powder on the perineal area to avoid irritation
C) Give daily sponge baths and clean around the edges of the cast
D) Offer pacifiers to encourage the infant to suck
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly
A nurse administers an intermittent bolus feeding.
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement
Newborn Experiences Across Cultures