The nurse is changing the diaper on a newborn and notices that there is a musty smell to the infant's urine. What does this characteristic sign indicate to the nurse?
A) Galactosemia
B) Congenital hypothyroidism
C) Phenylketonuria
D) Turner syndrome
Question 2
The nurse is caring for an infant in a hip spica cast. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate to promote skin integrity?
A) Place the child on a soft mattress following surgery
B) Use powder on the perineal area to avoid irritation
C) Give daily sponge baths and clean around the edges of the cast
D) Offer pacifiers to encourage the infant to suck
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
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Changing a Sterile Dressing
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RUSP 34 Core Conditions for Newborn Genetic Screening