Six hours after delivery, an infant has a blood glucose level of 45 milligrams per deciliter. The nurse should
a. recognize this as a normal value
b. observe for clinical signs of hyperglycemia
c. substitute sterile water feedings instead of formula
d. feed the infant glucose water or formula
A
Normal glucose levels in the neonate range from 45 mg/dL to 80 mg/dL and does not indicate hyperglycemia. Substituting sterile water feedings instead of formula is not an appropriate action for a normal glucose level. Feeding the infant glucose water or formula is done for blood glucose levels below 40 mg/dL.
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