A nurse is caring for a premature infant with a central line. The infant suddenly develops apnea, bradycardia, and metabolic acidosis. Which is the most likely condition causing this change in health status?
A) Hyperbilirubinemia
B) Bacterial sepsis
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Intracranial hemorrhage
Answer: B
The sudden onset of apnea, bradycardia, and metabolic acidosis in a premature infant with a central line in place who had previously been growing and doing well is suggestive of bacterial sepsis rather than hyperbilirubinemia, hypoglycemia, or intracranial hemorrhage.
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