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LCritchfi · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

While providing care to a patient early in pregnancy, the nurse learns that the patient consumes alcohol almost daily.

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy has been associated with a condition known as ___________________ ____ in the infant and should be avoided. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Which of the following assessment findings by the nurse would require obtaining a blood glucose level on the newborn?

1. Jitteriness of the newborn
2. Newborn sucking on fingers
3. Lusty cry
4. Axillary temperature of 98

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

Answer to Question 1

fetal alcohol syndrome
Alcohol interferes with the absorption and use of protein, thiamine, folic acid, and zinc. It also
impairs metabolism and often takes the place of food in the mother's diet. Vitamin and mineral
supplementation is usually necessary for women who consumed alcohol before pregnancy because
nutrient stores may be depleted.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale:
1. Jitteriness of the newborn is associated with hypoglycemia, and would require close monitoring of blood glucose levels.
2. Sucking on fingers is a normal finding.
3. A lusty cry is a normal finding.
4. Axillary temperature of 98F is a normal finding.