A preterm infant has a yellow skin color and a rising bilirubin level. The nurse knows that this infant is at risk for what?
a. Skin breakdown
b. Renal failure
c. Brain damage
d. Heart failure
ANS: C
The higher the bilirubin level and the deeper the jaundice, the greater is the risk for neurological damage.
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a. superior clinical skills. c. empathy and physical contact. b. uncertainty with prognosis. d. prioritizing care.
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A. Buspirone B. Antipsychotics C. Antidepressants D. Benzodiazepines
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