The nurse is caring for a newborn with hyaline membrane disease. Which statement is the best explanation of this disorder?
A) The infant's liver is unable to manage the bilirubin produced by hemolysis
B) The infant has bleeding into the ventricles of the brain
C) The infant's lungs are immature and deficient in surfactant
D) The infant has a degenerative disease of the retina
Question 2
The nurse recognizes that there are complications commonly associated with preterm newborns. Of the following complications, which would most likely be a concern for the preterm newborn?
A) Decreased muscle tone
B) Loss of body heat
C) Excess antibodies acquired from the mother
D) Increased caloric intake