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darbym82

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The newborn is covered with a cream cheeselike substance, which protects the infant's skin from the amniotic fluid. This substance is called:
 
  a. lanugo.
  b. meconium.
  c. desquamation.
  d. vernix caseosa.

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The nurse identifies that the newborn is jaundiced within the first 24 hours, with jaundice over bony prominences of the face and the mucous membrane. The nurse recognizes that this is:
 
  a. physiological.
  b. normal.
  c. abnormal.
  d. transitory.


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Koolkid240

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

D
At birth, the skin is covered with a yellowish-white cream cheeselike substance called vernix caseosa.

Answer to Question 2

C
The presence of jaundice during the first 24 hours indicates excessive red blood cell destruction and should be reported.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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