Author Question: A reported hematocrit level for a newborn vaginal birth is 75. Based on this lab value, which ... (Read 29 times)

jon_i · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A reported hematocrit level for a newborn vaginal birth is 75. Based on this lab value, which complication is the newborn least at risk to develop?

a. Hypoglycemia
b. Respiratory distress
c. Infection
d. Jaundice

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the postpartum client about newborn transitional stools. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session with regard to transitional stools? (Select all that apply.)

a. They are a greenish brown color.
b. They are of a looser consistency.
c. They have a tarlike consistency.
d. They have a consistency of mustard.
e. They are seedy, with a sweet-sour smell.

HandsomeMarc · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The presence of polycythemia as indicated by this lab result could result in the infant being at risk to develop hypoglycemia, respiratory distress, and jaundice. Possible infection would be unrelated to this diagnostic value.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B
Meconium stools are followed by transitional stools, a combination of meconium and milk stools. They are greenish brown and of a looser consistency than meconium. Stools that are tarlike are meconium stools. Infants fed with breast milk are seedy, with a sweet-sour smell; the meconium has the consistency of mustard.