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In caring for the postterm infant, thermoregulation can be a concern, especially in an in-fant who also has a(n):
 
  a. Hematocrit level of 58.
  b. WBC count of 15,000 cells/mm3.
  c. RBC count of 5 million.
  d. Blood glucose level of 25 mg/dl.

Question 2

While reviewing a newborn's medical record, the nurse notes that the chest x-ray shows a ground glass pattern. The nurse interprets this as indicative of:
 
  A) Respiratory distress syndrome
  B) Transient tachypnea of the newborn
  C) Asphyxia
  D) Persistent pulmonary hypertension



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Answer to Question 1

D
Because glucose is necessary to produce heat, the infant who is also hypoglycemic will not be able to produce enough body heat.
Hematocrit level of 58 is within the expected range for newborns.
WBC count may be as high as 30,000 cells/mm3.
RBC count ranges between 3.9 and 5.5 million.

Answer to Question 2

A



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