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krzymel

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A nurse is caring for a 40 weeks' gestation neonate. The neonate is 12 hours post-birth and has been admitted to the NICU for meconium aspiration.
 
  The nurse recalls that the following are potential complications related to meconium aspiration (select all that apply):
  A) Obstructed airway
  B) Hyperinflation of the alveoli
  C) Hypoinflation of the alveoli
  D) Decreased surfactant proteins

Question 2

Which of the following are common assessment findings of postmature neonates? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Dry and peeling skin
  B) Abundant vernix caseosa
  C) Hypoglycemia
  D) Thin, wasted appearance


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Gabe

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Obstructed airway
B
Hyperinflation of the alveoli
D
Decreased surfactant proteins

Answer to Question 2

A
Dry and peeling skin
B
Abundant vernix caseosa
C
Hypoglycemia
D
Thin, wasted appearance


krzymel

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

lkanara2

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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