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KWilfred

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Which behavior of the preterm infant is indicative of a reaction to stress?
 
  a. Hand and foot clasping c. Presence of sleep states
  b. Flexed and tucked arms and legs d. Finger splaying

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____________________ is a condition in which the ventricles of the brain are enlarged as a result of an imbalance between the production and absorption of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
 
  An infant with this condition initially has a bulging anterior fontanel and a head circumference that increases at an abnormal rate, resulting from the increase in CSF pressure. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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Finger splaying is among the neurologic reactions to stress in the preterm infant. Hand and foot clasping, flexed and tucked arms and legs, and presence of sleep states are not reactions to stress.

Answer to Question 2

Hydrocephalus

Surgical shunting is necessary shortly after birth. Nursing care is similar to that of any high risk newborn.




KWilfred

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help


ricroger

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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