Author Question: When assessing a postterm newborn, which of the following would the nurse correlate with this ... (Read 34 times)

nelaaney · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When assessing a postterm newborn, which of the following would the nurse correlate with this gestational age variation?

A) Moist, supple, plum skin appearance
B) Abundant lanugo and vernix
C) Thin umbilical cord
D) Absence of sole creases

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an infant with suspected patent ductus arteriosus. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect?

A) Thrill at the base of the heart
B) Harsh, continuous, machine-like murmur
C) Faint pulses
D) Systolic murmur along the left sternal border

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Response:
A postterm newborn typically exhibits a thin umbilical cord; dry, cracked, wrinkled skin; limited vernix and lanugo; and creases covering the entire soles of the feet.

Answer to Question 2

B
Response:
With patent ductus arteriosus, a harsh, continuous, machine-like murmur (usually loudest under the left clavicle) is heard at the first and second intercostal spaces. Thrill at the base, faint pulses, and systolic murmur along the left sternal border point to aortic stenosis.