A follow-up visit for a newborn client is scheduled with the ...

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A follow-up visit for a newborn client is scheduled with the pediatric nurse practitioner 3 days after discharge. What will the nurse include in the assessment during the scheduled visit for this newborn?
 
  1. Feeding pattern
  2. Jaundice
  3. Length
  4. Vision screen
  5. Sleep pattern

Question 2

While teaching parents of a newborn about normal growth and development, which statement is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the session?
 
  1. Weight should triple by 6 months of age.
  2. Weight should double by 1 year of age.
  3. Weight should double by 4 months of age.
  4. Weight should triple by 1 year of age.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale: Feeding pattern, sleep pattern, and jaundice assessment would be appropriate 3 days after discharge. It would not be necessary to do a length or vision screen at this age.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: An infant should triple its birth weight by 1 year of age. The other answers are not appropriate weight gains.

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[raenoj]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review