If a discrepancy is found between the measurements of a newborn and the normative criteria, the nurse should:
a. perform an expanded assessment.
b. remeasure the infant.
c. inform the parents so they can follow the infant's growth.
d. consider this a normal deviation.
A
An expanded assessment is necessary to look for data to verify the measurements of the infant.
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1. pellagra. 2. pernicious anemia. 3. rickets. 4. scurvy.
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1. Hypothermia 2. Hypotension 3. Hypertension 4. Weight loss
As a nursing assistant, you are responsible for accurately documenting and recording your work
True False