An infant admitted to the newborn nursery has a blood glucose level of 55 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform at this time?
a. Provide the baby with routine feedings.
b. Assess the baby's blood pressure.
c. Place the baby under the infant warmer.
d. Monitor the baby's urinary output.
ANS: a
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a. This blood glucose level is normal. The nurse should provide routine nursing care.
b. There is no apparent need to assess this baby's blood pressure.
c. There is no apparent need to place the baby under the infant warmer.
d. There is no apparent need to monitor the baby's output.
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