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beccaep

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At birth, a premature infant has a hemoglobin of 9.5, has a pulse of 180, and appears pale. What other laboratory results would be most important for the nurse to review?
 
  a. Bilirubin level c. Direct and indirect Coombs' test
  b. Platelet count d. Glucose

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While completing a newborn assessment, the nurse should be aware that the most com-mon birth injury is:
 
  a. To the soft tissues.
  b. Caused by forceps gripping the head on delivery.
  c. Fracture of the humerus and femur.
  d. Fracture of the clavicle.



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Answer to Question 1

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The direct and indirect Coombs' tests are significant in evaluating for maternal antigens to the neonate's blood, a common cause of anemia that is secondary to erythrocyte morphology. The mother's blood may be tested to see whether fetal cells are present, as seen in fetomaternal transfusions.

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A The most common birth injury is fracture of the clavicle (collarbone). It usually heals without treatment, although the arm and shoulder may be immobilized for comfort.
B The most common birth injury is fracture of the clavicle (collarbone). It usually heals without treatment, although the arm and shoulder may be immobilized for comfort.
C The most common birth injury is fracture of the clavicle (collarbone). It usually heals without treatment, although the arm and shoulder may be immobilized for comfort.
D The most common birth injury is fracture of the clavicle (collarbone). It usually heals without treatment, although the arm and shoulder may be immobilized for comfort.




beccaep

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Liddy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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