Infant mortality for late preterm infants (34 to 36 weeks) is ...

[dejastew]

Infant mortality for late preterm infants (34 to 36 weeks) is three times the rate of mortality for term infants. Is this statement true or false?
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What nursing actions are correct when administering heparin subcutaneously? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Insert the needle with the bevel up at a 15-degree angle.
  b. Insert the needle at a 45- to 90-degree angle.
  c. Insert the needle into the tissue on the upper back.
  d. Insert the needle into the abdominal tissue.
  e. Massage the injection site when the injection is complete.

[sylvia]

Answer to Question 1

T
This statement is correct. LPI infants may appear full term at birth; however, the
appearance of the infant is deceiving. LPI infants have a mortality risk three times that of
term infants for death from all causes.

Answer to Question 2

B, D
Feedback
Correct For this subcutaneous injection, the nurse inserts the needle at a 45- to
90-degree angle and injects into the subcutaneous abdominal tissue.
Incorrect This technique is used for an intradermal injection. The upper back is used
for intradermal injections. The nurse should not massage the site after
administering heparin.

[dejastew]

Thank you

[sylvia]

Happy to help you