A father is concerned that his 3-day infant's face appears yellow.
Which response should the nurse provide to the father? Correct
Answer This is mild jaundice due to the immaturity of the
baby's liver. We will continue to monitor bilirubin levels
A neonatal nurse is assessing a 2-hour-old male newborn. She
notes that the urethra meatus is not midline, but is displaced on
the dorsal surface (top side) of the penis. What is the medical
term for this? Correct Answer Epispadias
A new mother asks the nurse how soon she can try to breastfeed
after delivery. Which of the following would be the nurses best
response? Correct Answer "immediately after birth"
A new mother asks the nurse how to determine if the baby is
receiving enough breast milk. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer The infant should gain weight and have six wet
diapers daily.
A newbon with esophageal aresia has just returned from surgery
to place a gastrostomy tube. Which nursing diagnosis will the
nurse to plan the care for Correct Answer risk for imbalanced
nutrition
A newborn who was delivered 2 hours ago is being assessed in
the nursery. Upon exam, the nurse notes a flattened nasal bridge,
wide set eyes, low set ears, and overall decrease in tone. Given
these exam findings, what diagnostic tests would the nurse
, anticipate that the physician will order? Correct Answer
chromosomal blood testing
A newborns infant has loose yellow stools. The infant appears
healthy but his mother is concerned that this means he is allergic
to breastmilk. Which of the following is the nurses best
response? Correct Answer Breast fed infants' stools are
normally loose
A nurse at a well-baby clinic is collecting data about a nine-
month infant. The nurse understands which of the following
occurs at this stage of development. Correct Answer fears
strangers
A nurse in a postpartum unit is reviewing uterotonic (oxytocic)
medication with a group of nursing students. Which of the
following would be included in this discussion? Correct Answer
Misoprostil
A nurse is assessing a newborn infant for congenital hip
dysplasia. Which signs or symptoms should be brought to the
attention of the health care provider for further evaluation?
(select all that apply) Correct Answer an infant who has one
leg appears longer than the other
an infant who has extra skin folds on the inner thigh of one leg
an infant who has a click in the hip joint when one hip is
maneuvered
A nurse is assessing a newborn that was admitted to the
newborns nursery room 28 hours ago. Mothers history includes
addiction to recreational drugs. Which finding would the nurse
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