Author Question: A perinatal nurse suspects that a newborn may be experiencing polycythemia. What further assessments ... (Read 81 times)

kfurse · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A perinatal nurse suspects that a newborn may be experiencing polycythemia. What further assessments should be made to confirm this condition?
Select all that apply:

A) Hematocrit levels
B) White blood cell count
C) Hemoglobin levels
D) Respiratory rate

Question 2

A woman who is blind because of retinopathy of prematurity delivers a girl weighing 6 lb., 12 oz. 2 weeks early according to her due date. Which statement would lead you to suspect that she needs some additional health teaching?

A) I hope retinopathy of prematurity is not inherited.
B) It's almost unreal to me that I have a daughter.
C) I understand that an infant born within 2 weeks of a due date is not premature.
D) I wanted a boy but am happy after all.