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jerry coleman

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Characteristics of a premature infant are: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Lanugo over the forehead and shoulders
  b. Loose transparent skin
  c. Copious vernix caseosa
  d. Flat abdomen
  e. Large genitals

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A child who had a seizure one hour ago is exhibiting signs of paralysis on the left side of the body. The nurse understands the child is exhibiting signs of:
 
  1. Lethargy due to previous seizure activity.
   2. Postictal paralysis.
   3. Permanent paralysis of the left side of the body.
   4. Major brain damage that is going to have long-term effects.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B
The preterm infant has lanugo over the forehead and shoulders, loose transparent skin, a small amount of vernix, a protruding abdomen, and small genitals.

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1. Neurological fatigue can occur after a seizure, but it is not the reason for the paralysis.
2. Postictal paralysis will resolve within the next few hours.
3. The paralysis caused by the seizure will resolve within the next few hours.
4. Serial seizures cause brain damage. One seizure will not.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Happy to help you


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