The transition period between intrauterine and extrauterine ...

[TVarnum]

The transition period between intrauterine and extrauterine existence for the newborn:
 
  1. consists of four phases: two reactive, two of decreased responses.
  2. lasts from birth to day 28 of life.
  3. applies to full-term births only.
  4. varies by socioeconomic status and age of the mother.

Question 2

A mother brings her 3-year-old to the emergency room for a compliant of stomach pain. She insists on having him admitted to find out the cause of the pain.
 
  Upon reviewing the child's medical history, it is discovered that the child has been in the emergency room three other times in the past 6 months for the same complaint. What other information would alert the nurse to investigate the situation further?
  A) The child has a 1-year-old sister.
  B) The mother is a single parent.
  C) The mother is in nursing school.
  D) The child verbalizes abdominal pain when the mother is present.

[chevyboi1976]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. There are three phases: first reactivity, decreased response, and second reactiv-ity.
2. Correct. Changes begin right after birth; the cutoff time when the transition is considered over (though the baby keeps changing) is 28 days.
3. Incorrect. All newborns experience this transition regardless of age or type of birth.
4. Incorrect. Although stress can cause variation in the phases, the mother's age and wealth do not disturb the pattern.

Answer to Question 2

C