An infant born to a diabetic mother should be closely monitored for the presence of what condition?
a. Hyperglycemia
b. Hypercalcemia
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Cardiac abnormalities
ANS: C
The infant of a diabetic mother will frequently exhibit hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, perinatal asphyxia, congenital abnormalities, and respiratory difficulties.
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