Author Question: The infant of a diabetic mother is hypoglycemic. What type of feeding should be instituted first? ... (Read 94 times)

craiczarry · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The infant of a diabetic mother is hypoglycemic. What type of feeding should be instituted first?

a. Small amount of glucose water followed by formula or breast milk
b. D5W intravenously
c. Formula via nasogastric tube
d. Glucose water

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a child with suspected acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following assessment findings points to this infection?

A) Janeway lesions
B) Jerky movements of the face and upper extremities
C) Black lines
D) Osler's nodes

tranoy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
High levels of dextrose correct the hypoglycemia but will stimulate the production of more insulin so it should be followed with formula or breast milk. Oral feedings are tried first, and intravenous lines would be a later choice if the hypoglycemia continues. Formula does provide longer normal glucose levels but would be administered via bottle not by tube feeding.

Answer to Question 2

B