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EAugust

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The nurse compared the birth weight of a 3-day-old with her current weight and determined the infant had lost weight. What is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?
 
  a. Do nothing because this is a normal occurrence.
  b. Report the discrepancy to the pediatrician immediately.
  c. Decrease the interval between the infant's feedings.
  d. Try feeding the infant a different type of formula.

Question 2

Parents express concern about the milia on the face and nose of their infant. What is the nurse's most helpful response when instructing the parents?
 
  a. Contact a pediatric dermatologist for topical medication.
  b. Squeeze out the white material after cleansing the face.
  c. Wash the infant's face with a mild astringent several times a day.
  d. Leave the milia alone; it will disappear spontaneously. No treatment is needed.


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

ANS: A
It is typical for the newborn to lose 5 to 10 of his or her birth weight in the first 3 to 4 days of life. No change in the plan of care is needed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Milia require no treatment. This skin manifestation will disappear spontaneously.


EAugust

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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