A newborn delivered via cesarean birth at 32 weeks to a mother who experienced placenta previa has a low pulse rate, low blood pressure, and a capillary filling time of 3.6 seconds. Which interventions are indicated for the care of this newborn? Select all that apply.
1. Start the infant on phototherapy.
2. Start the infant on iron supplements.
3. Have isotonic saline ready for transfusion.
4. Draw several vials of blood for laboratory testing.
5. Monitor the infant's cardiac and respiratory status.
6. Have O-negative packed red cells ready for a transfusion.
Question 2
A newborn is diagnosed with sepsis. What finding should the nurse use to suspect this health problem?
1. Irritability and flushing of the skin at 8 hours of age
2. Respiratory distress syndrome developed 48 hours after birth
3. Bradycardia and tachypnea develop when the infant is 36 hours old
4. Temperature of 97.0F 2 hours after warming the infant from 97.4F
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