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A new mother at 36 hours post-delivery has asked to be discharged to home. The nurse explains that criteria for discharge before the newborn is 48 hours old include which of the following?
 
  1. The newborn's respiratory rate is less than 60/min.
  2. Singleton birth at a minimum 35 weeks' gestation.
  3. The newborn has passed at least three spontaneous stools.
  4. The newborn has normal and stable vital signs for 24 hours before discharge.

Question 2

A nurse counsels a couple who have concerns about a sex-linked disorder. Both parents are carriers of the disorder. They ask the nurse how this disorder will affect any children they may have. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  A. If you have a daughter, she will not be affected.
   B. If you have a son, he will not be affected.
   C. There is a 25 chance that a daughter will have the disorder.
   D. There is a 50 chance that a son will be a carrier.



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Minimal criteria include a respiratory rate in the newborn less than 60/min.

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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