Author Question: The nurse assesses the preterm infant and notifies the primary RN upon finding what abnormal ... (Read 68 times)

ts19998 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse assesses the preterm infant and notifies the primary RN upon finding what abnormal feature?

1. Body covered in a fine hair
2. Ear lobe is thin and easily creased.
3. Wrinkled skin
4. Slight yellow discoloration to skin

Question 2

The nurse is explaining the difference between types of carbohydrates, stating that:

1. Simple carbohydrates are insoluble.
2. Starches dissolve in water.
3. Simple carbohydrates are made of the monosaccharides and polysaccharides.
4. Sugars are produced by both plants and animals.

whitcassie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Yellow discoloration to the skin indicates jaundice, and should be reported, although it is anticipated in most preterm infants due to their immature liver function. The preterm infant's body is normally covered in fine hair called lanugo with wrinkled skin and little cartilage, allowing the ear to be easily folded or creased.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Simple carbohydrates are water-soluble.