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It is noted that the amniotic fluid of a 42-week gestation baby, born 30 seconds ago, is thick and green. Which of the following actions by the nurse is critical at this time?
 
  A) Perform a gavage feeding immediately.
  B) Assess the brachial pulse.
  C) Assist a physician with intubation.
  D) Stimulate the baby to cry.

Question 2

A baby boy was just born to a mother who had positive vaginal cultures for group B streptococci. The mother was admitted to the labor room 30 minutes before the birth. For which of the following should the nursery nurse closely observe this baby?
 
  A) Grunting
  B) Acrocyanosis
  C) Pseudostrabismus
  D) Hydrocele



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harveenkau8139

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Answer to Question 1

C
Assist a physician with intubation.

Answer to Question 2

A
Grunting




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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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