An expectant parent asks the nurse about health problems of newborns. The nurse will provide information on which of the following?
1. Infant colic.
2. Respiratory tract infections.
3. Failure to thrive.
4. Injuries.
5. SIDS.
Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Rationale 1: Health problems of newborns include infant colic.
Rationale 2: Respiratory tract infections are more common for toddlers and in the school-age child.
Rationale 3: Health problems of newborns include failure to thrive.
Rationale 4: Injuries are more problematic as the child grows, especially for the school-age child.
Rationale 5: Health problems of newborns include SIDS.
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