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tnt_battle

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When an infant is delivered, it is important for the nurse to determine the gestational age of the baby within:
 
  a. 5 to 10 minutes.
  b. 1 to 2 hours.
  c. 2 to 8 hours.
  d. 12 to 24 hours.

Question 2

A 14-year-old pregnant adolescent arrives at the hospital in early labor. The nurse recognizes that because the adolescent is still growing, she is at greater risk for:
 
  a. calcium deficit.
  b. cephalopelvic disproportion.
  c. bleeding tendency.
  d. low hemoglobin levels.


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samiel-sayed

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The gestational age tests are done within 2 to 8 hours of age.

Answer to Question 2

B
There are several physiological concerns for pregnant adolescents, including cephalopelvic disproportion.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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