The nurse performs a Dextrostix on a newborn and finds it to be 25 . The nurse's next action would be to
a. assess the infant for respiratory distress to determine route for feeding
b. feed the baby formula by gavage
c. feed the infant formula by nipple
d. notify the pediatrician
A
A glucose of 25 mg/dL is a critically low level, and the neonate should be assessed for respiratory distress to determine the best route for feeding. Hypoglycemia is a common complication, and a professional nurse should first assess the neonate for respiratory complications before notifying the pediatrician. After assessing for respiratory distress and noting that the neonate is stable, the nurse should have the neonate breastfed or administer glucose via nipple feeding.
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