A 38-week newborn is found to be small for gestational age (SGA). Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the care of this newborn?
A. Monitor for feeding difficulties.
B. Assess for facial paralysis.
C. Monitor for signs of hyperglycemia.
D. Maintain a warm environment.
Question 2
The nurse is working with a new graduate. Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse indicates an understanding of how to support development of a preterm newborn in a NICU? (Select all that apply.)
A. Schedule care throughout the day.
B. Silence alarms quickly.
C. Place a blanket over the top portion of the incubator.
D. Avoid use of a pacifier.
E. Dim the lights.
Why Cells Are Small 1
Comparison of interventions for nursing diagnosis
Purpose of the nursing interventions
Comparison of the teaching and nursing
This photo shows a newborn baby minutes after birth.
Genetic Drift in Large and Small Populations