A baby was born 2 hours ago at 37 weeks' gestation weighing 4139 g (9 lbs, 2 oz). The newborn appears chubby with a flushed complexion and is very shaky. The tremors are most likely the result of:
a. Birth injury
b. Seizures
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Hypocalcemia
ANS: C
After birth, maternal glucose is no longer available to the newborn. However, the newborn's pancreas continues to produce an increased amount of insulin, resulting in hypoglycemia.
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