Author Question: In conjunction with phototherapy, which intervention is most effective in reducing the indirect ... (Read 55 times)

iveyjurea · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

In conjunction with phototherapy, which intervention is most effective in reducing the indirect bilirubin in an affected newborn?

a. Increase the frequency of feedings.
b. Increase oral intake of water between feedings.
c. Offer an exchange transfusion.
d. Wrap the infant in triple blankets to prevent cold stress.

Question 2

Postpartal overdistention of the bladder and urinary retention can lead to which complication?

a. Postpartum hemorrhage and eclampsia
b. Fever and increased blood pressure
c. Postpartum hemorrhage and urinary tract infection
d. Urinary tract infection and uterine rupture

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

Answer to Question 1

A
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A Frequent feedings prevent hypoglycemia, provide protein to maintain albumin
levels in the blood and promote gastrointestinal motility and removal of bilirubin
in the stools. More frequent breastfeeding should be encouraged.
B Avoid offering water between feedings, because the infant may decrease their
milk intake. Breast milk or formula is more effective at removing bilirubin from
the intestines.
C Exchange transfusions are seldom necessary; but, may be performed when
phototherapy cannot reduce high bilirubin levels quickly enough.
D Wrapping the infant in blankets will prevent the phototherapy from getting to the
skin and being effective. The infant should be uncovered and unclothed.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A There is no correlation between bladder distention and eclampsia.
B There is no correlation between bladder distention and blood pressure or fevers.
C Incomplete emptying and overdistention of the bladder can lead to urinary tract
infection. Overdistention of the bladder displaces the uterus and prevents
contraction of the uterine muscle.
D The risk of uterine rupture decreases after the birth.