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vicotolentino

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An infant admitted to the newborn nursery has a blood glucose level of 55 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform at this time?
 
  a. Provide the baby with routine feedings.
  b. Assess the baby's blood pressure.
  c. Place the baby under the infant warmer.
  d. Monitor the baby's urinary output.

Question 2

Which of the following breath sounds are normal to hear in the neonate during the first few hours postbirth?
 
  a. Scattered crackles
  b. Wheezes
  c. Stridor
  d. Grunting


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Jevvish

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

ANS: a
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a. This blood glucose level is normal. The nurse should provide routine nursing care.
b. There is no apparent need to assess this baby's blood pressure.
c. There is no apparent need to place the baby under the infant warmer.
d. There is no apparent need to monitor the baby's output.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: a
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a. It is normal to hear scattered crackles during the first few hours. This is due to retained amniotic fluid that will be absorbed through the lymphatic system.
b. This may indicate difficulty in breathing.
c. This may indicate respiratory obstruction.
d. This may indicate respiratory distress.


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