Antibiotics have been ordered for a newborn with an infection. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prepare to implement? (Select all that apply.)
A. Obtain sterile urine specimen for culture.
B. Restrict parental visits.
C. Evaluate bilirubin levels.
D. Administer oxygen as ordered.
E. Observe for signs of hyperglycemia.
Question 2
The nurse assesses that a newborn's skin has a ruddy appearance and the peripheral pulses are decreased. The nurse suspects polycythemia. Which of the following findings might support the presence of polycythemia?
A. Venous hematocrit of 70
B. Venous hemoglobin level less than 12 g/dL
C. Blood glucose level of 64 mg/dL
D. History of prolonged rupture of membranes
Gangrene of the toes and foot as a result of an infection often means eventual amputation.
Nursing Interventions According to Stage of Severity for Suicide Risk
Beta-lactam antibiotics: The beta-lactam ring is common to many different classes of antibiotics.
Mechanisms of action of antibiotics inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
This patient presented with a case of facial palsy caused by an infection by the bacterial ...
How big is the newborn's stomach