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abern

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Which data would alert the nurse caring for an SGA infant that additional calories may be needed?
 
  a. The latest hematocrit was 53.
  b. The infant's weight gain is 40 g/day.
  c. Three successive temperature measurements were 97, 96, and 97 F.
  d. The infant is taking 120 ml/kg every 24 hours.

Question 2

A child is receiving fluorouracil as part of a chemotherapy protocol. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to include in the child's plan of care?
 
  A) Monitoring for visual changes
  B) Maintaining adequate hydration
  C) Using prescribed eye drops to prevent conjunctivitis
  D) Avoiding administration with food or meals


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Low body temperature indicates that additional calories are needed to maintain body temper-ature.
The hematocrit is within the expected range for a newborn.
A weight gain of about 20 g/day is expected.
Preterm, SGA infants need about 120 kcal/kg/day.

Answer to Question 2

B


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