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jerry coleman

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The nurse recognizes that newborns are at risk for dehydration in the first few days of life because of loss of extracellular water and limited production of:
 
  a. Testosterone
  b. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
  c. Glucose
  d. Pitocin

Question 2

The nurse is transporting a newborn from the delivery room to the nursery in a closed, warm incubator. This is done because the nurse recognizes that a primary source of heat loss for the neonate is due to:
 
  a. Convection
  b. Evaporation
  c. Conduction
  d. Radiation



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
There is limited production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and vasopressin, hormones of the posterior pituitary gland, in the newborn. For the first few days of life, until the water loss and endocrine system have stabilized, newborns must be closely monitored for signs of dehydration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Convection is transfer of heat to the surrounding cooler air, so newborns may be transported in closed, warm incubators and wrapped warmly when in bassinets.



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