The nurse is monitoring a newborn that was born to a client who ...

[karlynnae]

The nurse is monitoring a newborn that was born to a client who abuses alcohol. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to note when assessing this newborn?
 
  1. Lethargy
  2. Irritability
  3. Higher than normal birth weight
  4. A greater than normal appetite when feeding

Question 2

The client is having a diagnostic workup for colorectal cancer. Which of the following factors in the client's history will place the client at increased risk of this type of cancer? Select all that apply.
 
  1. A high-fiber diet
  2. A diet high in fats
  3. Minimal alcohol intake
  4. A diet high in carbohydrates
  5. A history of inflammatory bowel disease
  6. Maternal grandfather who had a history of heart disease

[kaillie]

Answer to Question 1

2

Rationale: Characteristic behaviors of the fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) newborn are similar to the behaviors common to the drug-exposed newborn. These behaviors include irritability, trem-ors, poor feeding, and hypersensitivity to stimuli. Newborns with FAS are smaller at birth and present with failure to thrive. Head circumference and weight are most affected.

Answer to Question 2

2, 4, 5

Rationale: A high-fiber diet actually lessens the chances of developing colorectal cancer. This type of cancer most often occurs in populations with diets low in fiber and high in refined carbohydrates, fats, and meats. Other risk factors include a family history of the disease, rectal polyps, and active inflammatory disease of at least 10 years' duration.

[karlynnae]

Excellent

[Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it