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JMatthes

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The nurse explains that the _____________ ___________ is a tool used to determine the gestational age of a neonate based on appearance and neuromuscular criteria.
 
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The nurse is aware that the preterm infant has an increased tendency to bleed due to deficient levels of ________.
 
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JYan

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

Ballard Score

The Ballard Score is a standardized method to determine gestational age based on external characteristics and neurological development.

Answer to Question 2

prothrombin

Preterm infants have deficient levels of prothrombin, which increases the tendency to bleed spontaneously.


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