The nurse is caring for an infant that suffered trauma, hypoxia, and asphyxia during the birth process. What would she most likely see noted in the infant's chart?
a. Intraventricular hemorrhage
b. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
c. Necrotizing enterocolitis
d. Retinopathy of prematurity
ANS: A
Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is a common type of intracranial hemorrhage that occurs in infants born at less than 32 weeks' gestation. Potential causes include capillary fragility, increased cerebral blood flow, and unstable blood gas levels. Trauma, hypoxia, and asphyxia during the birth process are also implicated in IVH.
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