A neonate is born with anencephaly. The prognosis for a neonate ...

[Caiter2013]

A neonate is born with anencephaly. The prognosis for a neonate with this condition is:
 
  1. A normal outcome.
   2. A high risk for hydrocephaly.
   3. Can be death.
   4. Mental handicap.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that breastfed babies are put to the breast on the delivery table, but bottle-fed babies do not begin their feeding until they are about
 
  a. 2 hours old
  b. 4 hours old
  c. 6 hours old
  d. 8 hours old

[nikmaaacs]

Answer to Question 1

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1. The neonate will not have a brain, thus this is not a normal outcome.
2. The child lacks brain tissue, and hydrocephaly is not common.
3. Death is inevitable for a neonate with anencephaly because of the lack of brain structure.
4. A child with anencephaly has a very short life span, and evaluation for mental handicap is not needed.

Answer to Question 2

C
Bottle-fed babies are not usually fed until they are about 6 hours old.

[Caiter2013]

Excellent

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