Which are early signs of hypoglycemia in the newborn for which the nurse should assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Jitteriness
b. Poor feeding
c. Respiratory difficulty
d. An increase in temperature
e. A capillary refill of 2 seconds
ANS: A, B, C
Early signs of hypoglycemia include jitteriness and other central nervous system signs and signs of respiratory difficulty, a decrease in temperature, and poor feeding. A capillary refill of 2 seconds is a normal finding in the newborn.
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