Author Question: A newborn is experiencing cold stress. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess? ... (Read 81 times)

ericka1 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A newborn is experiencing cold stress. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess? (Select all that apply.)

A) Respiratory distress
B) Decreased oxygen needs
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Metabolic alkalosis
E) Jaundice

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that a pregnant patient is experiencing abruptio placentae. What did the nurse assess in this patient?

A) Increased blood pressure and oliguria
B) Pain in a lower quadrant and increased pulse rate
C) Painless vaginal bleeding and a fall in blood pressure
D) Sharp fundal pain and discomfort between contractions

nyrave · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, C, E
Feedback:
Cold stress in the newborn can lead to the following problems if not reversed: depleted brown fat stores, increased oxygen needs, respiratory distress, increased glucose consumption leading to hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, jaundice, hypoxia, and decreased surfactant production.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Abruptio placentae is characterized by a sharp, stabbing pain high in the uterine fundus as the initial separation occurs. Manifestations of abruptio placentae do not include increased blood pressure, oliguria, pain in the lower quadrant, increased pule rate, painless vaginal bleeding, or a fall in blood pressure.