Which condition is associated with hearing loss in the premature infant?
a. Hyperglycemia c. Polycythemia
b. Hypocalcemia d. Hyperbilirubinemia
D
Hyperbilirubinemia is associated with neurologic injury, including hearing loss. Hyperglycemia does not result in hearing loss. Hypocalcemia may be associated with polycythemia, but not hearing loss. Polycythemia may be associated with hypocalcemia, but not hearing loss.
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1. Primip at 32 weeks, reports headache and blurred vision. 2. Multip at 18 weeks, reports no fetal movement this pregnancy. 3. Primip at 16 weeks, reports increased urinary frequency. 4. Multip at 40 weeks, reports sudden gush of fluid and contractions.
The nurse is giving morning medications to a patient who refuses to take an oral dose of docusate (Colace). What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Your prescriber ordered that you must take this drug twice a day." b. "Docusate will soften your bowel movements so that you do not strain." c. "This drug will help prevent constipation while you are on bed rest." d. "Can you tell me why you do not want to take the docusate?"
The leading infant mortality risk in the United States is:
1. Birth defects. 2. Prematurity/low birth weight. 3. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). 4. Unintentional injury.
On this electronic order, letter A represents 
A. route. B. frequency. C. drug name and dose. D. patient identification.