The nurse is caring for an infant who had hyperbilirubinemia requiring exchange transfusion. Based on this information, this infant is at risk for what type of disorder?
A) Vision loss
B) Hearing loss
C) Hypertension
D) Hyperlipidemia
Ans: B
There are many conditions that place an infant at risk for hearing loss, including an exchange transfusion with hyperbilirubinemia. A risk factor for vision loss is history of ocular structural abnormalities. Risk factors for systemic hypertension include preterm birth, very low birthweight, renal disease, organ transplant, congenital heart disease, or other illnesses associated with hypertension. A risk factor for hyperlipidemia is family history.
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