The nurse is caring for a macrosomic newborn of a diabetic patient. What complications will the nurse assess for in the newborn? (Select all that apply.)
a. Meconium ileus
b. Diarrhea
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Muscle tremors
e. Urine retention
ANS: C
The fetus responds to the hyperglycemia from the mother's blood and produces increased insulin. This insulin may cause hypoglycemia in the infant after it is no longer exposed to the mother's blood.
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