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Which is the most useful factor in preventing premature birth?
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Correct Answer: Adequate prenatal care
The premature neonate is more susceptible to skin breakdown than a term neonate. Which skin care interventions will the nurse implement for the premature neonate? Select all that apply.
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Correct Answer: Perform daily skin assessment to identify problems early.
A newborn's blood glucose level is recorded at 42 mg/dL. What is the next step the nurse should take?
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Correct Answer: Report the blood glucose level to the practitioner.
The nurse is providing care for a neonate born to a mother with preexisting diabetes mellitus. Which neonatal assessment findings do the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
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Correct Answer: Macrosomia
The nurse is observing a 38-week gestation newborn in the nursery. Data reveals periods of apnea lasting approximately 10 seconds followed by a period of rapid respirations. The infant's color and heart rate remain unchanged. The nurse suspects that the infant
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Correct Answer: is experiencing periodic breathing episodes and will require continuous monitoring while in the nursery unit.
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