Author Question: In caring for the premature newborn, the nurse must assess hydration status continually. Assessment ... (Read 44 times)

mwit1967 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

In caring for the premature newborn, the nurse must assess hydration status continually. Assessment parameters should include: (Select all that apply.)

A. Volume of urine output.
B. Weight.
C. Blood pH.
D. Head circumference.
E. Bowel sounds.

Question 2

A mother of a premature newborn questions why a gavage-feeding catheter is placed in the mouth of the newborn, and not in the nose. What is the nurse's best response?

A. Most newborns are nose breathers.
B. The tube will elicit the sucking reflex.
C. A smaller catheter is preferred for feedings.
D. Most newborns are mouth breathers.