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danielfitts88

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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

Following the vaginal birth of a macrosomic infant, the nurse should assess the infant for:
 
  a. Hyperglycemia.
  b. Clavicle fractures.
  c. Hyperthermia.
  d. An increase in red blood cells.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Hypoglycemia, polycythemia, and birth injuries are all common in LGA infants. LGA infants are determined by their weight compared to their age. They are above the 90th percentile on gestational growth charts. Birth injuries are a problem, but postmaturity syndrome is not an expected complication with LGA infants.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Macrosomic infants may have a complicated birth and are susceptible to birth injuries, such as fractured clavicles, cephalohematomas, and brachial palsy. A macrosomic infant would have the potential to be hypoglycemic. The macrosomic infant would be at risk for hypothermia. An increase in red blood cells would not be the priority assessment for a macrosomic infant.





 

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