A nurse is about to give a full-term neonate his first bath. How should the nurse
proceed?
You Selected:
Bathe the neonate only after his vital signs have stabilized.
Correct response:
Bathe the neonate only after his vital signs have stabilized.
Explanation:
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When teaching parents of a neonate the proper position for the neonate's sleep, a nurse
stresses the importance of placing the neonate on his back to reduce the risk of:
You Selected:
sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Correct response:
sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Explanation:
Remediation:
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The neonate of a client with type 1 diabetes is at high risk for hypoglycemia. An initial
sign the nurse should recognize as indicating hypoglycemia in a neonate is:
You Selected:
lethargy.
Correct response:
lethargy.
Explanation:
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,How should a nurse assess a neonate's rooting reflex?
You Selected:
Stroke the neonate's cheek.
Correct response:
Stroke the neonate's cheek.
Explanation:
Remediation:
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A term neonate's mother is O-negative, and cord studies indicate that the neonate is A-
positive. Which finding indicates that the neonate developed hemolytic disease?
You Selected:
Weight loss of less than 10%
Correct response:
Signs of kernicterus
Explanation:
Remediation:
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An alarm signals, indicating that a neonate's security identification band requires
attention. The nurse responds immediately and finds that the parents removed the
identification bands from the neonate. Which action should the nurse take next?
You Selected:
Compare the information on the neonate's identification bands with that of the
mother's, then reattach the identification bands to one of the neonate's
extremities.
Correct response:
Compare the information on the neonate's identification bands with that of the
mother's, then reattach the identification bands to one of the neonate's
extremities.
Explanation:
Remediation:
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Which assessment finding would lead a nurse to suspect dehydration in a preterm
neonate?
You Selected:
Urine output below 1 ml/hour
Correct response:
Urine output below 1 ml/hour
Explanation:
Remediation:
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After teaching the multiparous mother about hemolytic disease of the newborn and Rh
sensitization, the nurse determines that the client understands why she was not
sensitized during her other pregnancy when she makes which statement?
You Selected:
"Antibodies are not usually formed until after exposure to an antigen."
Correct response:
"Antibodies are not usually formed until after exposure to an antigen."
Explanation:
Remediation:
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A newborn is diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome. The nurse is teaching this mother
what to expect when she goes home with her baby. The nurse determines the mother
needs further instruction when she makes which statement?
You Selected:
"The way my baby's face looks now will stay that way."
Correct response:
"My baby will be fine soon after we are home."
Explanation:
Remediation:
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