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pepyto

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A characteristic of a postterm infant who weighs 7 lb, 12 oz is:
 
  a. A hematocrit level of 55.
  b. Soft and supple skin.
  c. Lack of subcutaneous fat.
  d. An abundance of vernix caseosa.

Question 2

The nurse prepares to administer a gavage feeding to a newborn with transient tachypnea. This type of feeding is necessary because:
 
  A) Lactase enzymatic activity is not adequate
  B) Oxygen demands need to be reduced
  C) Renal solute lead must be considered
  D) Hyperbilirubinemia is likely to develop


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

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This postterm infant actually lost weight in utero, which is seen as loss of subcutaneous fat.
A hematocrit of 55 is within the expected range of all newborns.
The skin is normally wrinkled, cracked, and peeling.
There is no vernix caseosa in a postterm infant.

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