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kfurse

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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.


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Mollythedog

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

A, C, D

Answer to Question 2

A


kfurse

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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