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genevieve1028

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The nurse is caring for an infant born at 43 weeks. What would the physical assessment reveal?
 
  a. Dry, peeling skin
  b. Minimal hair on the head
  c. Short, rough nails
  d. Abundant lanugo on the body

Question 2

What symptoms of cold stress might the nurse recognize in a preterm infant?
 
  a. Tremors and weak cry
  b. Plasma glucose level below 40 mg/dL
  c. Warm skin with low core temperature
  d. Increased respiratory rate and periods of apnea


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Loss of vernix caseosa leaves the skin dry, causing peeling.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Signs of cold stress include increased respiratory rate with periods of apnea, decreased skin temperature, bradycardia, mottling of skin, and lethargy.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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