A 42-week postterm neonate was born with greenish discoloration of the nails and skin. The nurse anticipates that the infant will be
a. transferred to the NICU
b. monitored for respiratory problems
c. kept NPO for at least 4 hours
d. monitored for signs of neonatal sepsis
B
The nurse anticipates that the infant will be monitored for respiratory problems. Respiratory distress secondary to meconium occurs more often in the postterm neonate.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
To estimate an individual's frame size, the examiner should measure:
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