The nurse is performing an assessment on a 2-hour old newborn. Which of the following findings would warrant a call to the health care provider?
A. A crepitant-like feeling when assessing the clavicles
B. Blood glucose of 45 mg/dl when using a Dextrostix
C. Heart rate of 160 beats/min after vigorous crying
D. Passage of a dark green substance from the intestine
A
Crepitus in the area of the clavicles may indicate a clavicular fracture. Normal blood glucose for a newborn is 45 to 60 mg/dl. Heart rate may be 160 beats/min or higher following vigor-ous crying. Meconium is a dark green substance that normally passes from the intestine of a newborn.
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