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jon_i

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse is caring for an infant born at 35 weeks of gestation. What physical characteristic might the nurse expect this infant to exhibit?
 
  a. Thin, long extremities
  b. Large genitals for its size
  c. Minimal vernix caseosa
  d. Loose, transparent skin

Question 2

The nurse caring for a preterm infant will record the intake and output. The nurse is aware that what is the optimum output for this infant?
 
  a. 1 to 3 mL/kg/hr
  b. 4 to 6 mL/kg/hr
  c. 7 to 9 mL/kg/hr
  d. 10 to 14 mL/kg/hr


poopface

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

ANS: D
The growth and development of the fetus are abruptly halted by a preterm birth. One of the characteristics of the preterm infant is skin that is loose and transparent.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The optimum output for a preterm infant is 1 to 3 mL/kg/hr.


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