Author Question: Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that a newborn has hip subluxation? A) Inward ... (Read 59 times)

FButt · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that a newborn has hip subluxation?

A) Inward rotation of the right foot
B) Inability of the right hip to abduct
C) Crying on straightening of the right leg
D) Drawing of the legs underneath while prone

Question 2

A woman who delivered a healthy newborn several hours ago asks the nurse, Why am I perspiring so much? The nurse integrates knowledge that a decrease in which hormone plays a role in this occurrence?

A) Estrogen
B) hCG
C) hPL
D) Progesterone

jessicaduplan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
If the hip joint seems to lock short of this distance of 180 degrees, hip subluxation is suggested. Inward rotation of the right foot, crying when straightening the leg, or drawing the legs underneath when prone does not indicate hip subluxation.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Although hCG, hPL, and progesterone decline rapidly after birth, decreased estrogen levels are associated with breast engorgement and with the diuresis of excess extracellular fluid accumulated during pregnancy.