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joblessjake

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The mother of a postterm infant asks the nurse why the infant is being watched so closely. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
 
  a. The placenta does not function adequately as it ages.
  b. Infants born postmaturely are generally large.
  c. Delivery of the postterm infant is more difficult.
  d. There is less amniotic fluid.

Question 2

The nurse in a pediatrician's office is preparing to do a developmental assessment on a 3-month-old infant who was born at 36 weeks. The nurse knows that the infant should be evaluated in what month of achievement to adjust for the preterm birth?
 
  a. 1
  b. 2
  c. 3
  d. 4


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

ANS: A
Fetal distress may occur in the postterm infant because placental functioning becomes inadequate with maturity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The growth and development of a preterm infant are based on the current age minus the number of weeks before term that the infant was born.


joblessjake

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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