Answer to Question 1
ANS: B, C, E
The nurse should observe for indications of early development of NEC by checking the appearance of the abdomen for distention (measuring abdominal girth, measuring residual gastric contents before feedings, and listening for bowel sounds) and performing all routine assessments for high-risk neonates. The premature newborn may have apnea and unstable temperature if NEC is developing. The urinary output will be decreased and will be below the expected 2 ml/kg/hr.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: A, D, E
The skin care for a premature newborn should include use of pH-neutral cleanser or soaps no more than two or three times a week. Adhesives should not be removed for at least 24 hours after application. Pectin barriers should be used beneath adhesives to protect skin. Avoid rubbing skin during bathing or drying. Do not use adhesive remover, solvents, or bonding agents. Adhesive removal can be facilitated using water, mineral oil, or petrolatum.
Nurse bees tending to brood in cells both open and capped with beeswax.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Nurse's hand over patients abdomen
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
newborn assessment
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