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colton

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You are assisting with the care of a newborn infant. Your 12-hour shift is almost over and the infant has not had a bowel movement. What is the correct course of action?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When does gestational diabetes develop?
 
  a. After surgery
  b. During puberty
  c. During pregnancy
  d. After menopause


SeanoH09

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Notify the nurse immediately. Newborns generally have frequent bowel movements, often one after every feeding.

Answer to Question 2

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