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moongchi

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What is a sign of coarctation of the aorta?
 
  a. Distended abdomen with hyperactive bowel sounds
  b. Marked difference in systolic blood pressure between thigh and arm
  c. Second-stage skin color is pink-white
  d. Blue mottling of the extremities

Question 2

At birth, an infant weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Three days later, he weighs 5 pounds, 2 ounces. What conclusion should the nurse draw regarding this newborn's weight?
 
  1. Weight loss is excessive.
  2. Weight loss is within normal limits.
  3. Weight gain is excessive.
  4. Weight gain is within normal limits.



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Marked difference in systolic blood pressure between thigh and arm is characteristic of coarctation of the aorta due to pressure changes from decreased cardiac output. Distended abdomen with hyperactive bowel sounds is not characteristic of coarctation of the aorta. Pink-white second-stage skin color and blue mottling of the extremities are normal findings and not related to coarctation of the aorta.

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1. This newborn has lost more than 10 of the birth weight, so this newborn's weight loss is excessive. During the first 510 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there can be a weight loss of 510 in term newborns.
2. This newborn has lost more than 10 of the birth weight, so this newborn's weight loss is excessive. During the first 510 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there can be a weight loss of 510 in term newborns.
3. This newborn has lost more than 10 of the birth weight, so this newborn's weight loss is excessive. During the first 510 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there can be a weight loss of 510 in term newborns.
4. This newborn has lost more than 10 of the birth weight, so this newborn's weight loss is excessive. During the first 510 days of life, caloric intake often is insufficient for weight gain. Therefore, there can be a weight loss of 510 in term newborns.





 

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