Author Question: In many facilities protocols allow the nurses to obtain transcutaneous bilirubin measurements (TcB) ... (Read 45 times)

sarasara · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

In many facilities protocols allow the nurses to obtain transcutaneous bilirubin measurements (TcB) using a bilirubin meter, without the order of a nurse practitioner or physician. Is this statement true or false?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What goal has the highest priority for a child with malabsorption associated with lactose intolerance?

a. The child will experience no abdominal spasms.
b. The child will not experience constipation associated with malabsorption
syndrome.
c. The child will not experience diarrhea associated with malabsorption syndrome.
d. The child will receive adequate nutrition as evidenced by a weight gain of 1
kg/day.

missalyssa26 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

T
Bilirubinometers are non-invasive devices to measure bilirubin levels in the infant's skin,
thus avoiding repeated skin punctures to obtain blood samples. Abnormal results of TcB
be should be confirmed with a total serum bilirubin (TsB). The National Association of
Neonatal Nurses recommends obtaining a TcB or TsB on all infants prior to discharge.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A A child usually has abdominal cramping pain and distention rather than spasms.
B The child usually has diarrhea, not constipation.
C This goal is correct for a child with malabsorption associated with lactose
intolerance.
D One kilogram a day is too much weight gain with no time parameters.