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Caiter2013

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A preterm infant of 33 weeks of gestation is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Approximately 2 hours after birth, the neonate begins having difficulty breathing, with grunting, tachypnea, and nasal flaring. What should the nurse recognize?
 
  a. This is a normal finding.
  b. Further evaluation is needed.
  c. Improvement should occur within 24 hours.
  d. This is not significant unless cyanosis is present.

Question 2

Which is a characteristic of postmature infants?
 
  a. Abundant lanugo
  b. Lack of scalp hair
  c. Plump appearance
  d. Parchment-like skin


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amynguyen1221

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

ANS: B
These are signs of respiratory distress syndrome and require further evaluation. There is no way to predict the infant's clinical course based on the available data. Cyanosis may be present, but these are significant findings indicative of respiratory distress even without cyanosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
In postterm infants, the skin is often cracked, parchment-like, and desquamating. Lanugo is usually absent. Scalp hair is usually abundant. Subcutaneous fat is usually depleted, giving the child a thin, elongated appearance.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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