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magmichele12

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on: Jun 28, 2018
From a worldwide perspective, infant mortality in the United States:
 
  a. Is the highest of the other developed nations.
  b. Lags behind five other developed nations.
  c. Is the lowest infant death rate of developed nations.
  d. Lags behind most other developed nations.

Question 2

Infants born between 34 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation are called late-preterm infants because they have many needs similar to those of preterm infants.
 
  Because they are more stable than early-preterm infants, they may receive care that is much like that of a full-term baby. The mother-baby or nursery nurse knows that these babies are at increased risk for (Select all that apply):
  a. Problems with thermoregulation
  b. Cardiac distress
  c. Hyperbilirubinemia
  d. Sepsis
  e. Hyperglycemia


dellikani2015

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

ANS: A
Although the death rate has decreased, the United States still ranks last among nations with the lowest infant death rates. The United States has the highest infant death rate of developed nations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
Thermoregulation problems, hyperbilirubinemia, and sepsis are all conditions related to immaturity and warrant close observation. After discharge the infant is at risk for rehospitalization related to these problems. AWHONN launched the Near-Term Infant Initiative to study the problem and ways to ensure that these infants receive adequate care. The nurse should ensure that this infant is feeding adequately before discharge and that parents are taught the signs and symptoms of these complications.
Late-preterm infants are also at increased risk for respiratory distress and hypoglycemia.


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