The nurse observes that the lips, feet, and palms of a newborn are pale blue even 48 hours after birth. What can the nurse suspect from this observation about the newborn's clinical condition?
A. Acrocyanosis.
B. Polycythemia.
C. Central cyanosis.
D. Transient tachypnea.
Answer: C. Central cyanosis.
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Which of the following is the most likely contributor to the infant's present health problem? A) High-inspired oxygen concentration and injury from positive-pressure ventilation B) Failure to administer corticosteroids to the infant in utero C) Insufficient surfactant production and insufficient surfactant therapy D) Insufficient supplemental oxygen therapy
The effects of aging on the gastrointestinal system lead to more frequent experiences of:
a. constipation. b. prolonged satiety. c. diarrhea. d. prostate glandular atrophy.
The nurse should report an assessment of _____ respirations per minutes for a(n) _____
a. 14; adult patient b. 16; 8-year-old patient c. 25; toddler d. 38; newborn
Which information should the nurse include in teaching parents how to care for a child's gastrostomy tube at home?
a. Never turn the gastrostomy button. b. Clean around the insertion site daily with soap and water. c. Expect some leakage around the button. d. Remove the tube for cleaning once a week.