Which fetal/neonatal risk factors would lead the nurse to anticipate a potential need to resuscitate a newborn? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Nonreassuring fetal heart rate pattern/sustained bradycardia
2. Fetal scalp/capillary blood sample pH greater than 7.25
3. History of meconium in amniotic fluid
4. Prematurity
5. Significant intrapartum bleeding
1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Nonreassuring fetal heart rate pattern/sustained bradycardia would be considered a potential need to resuscitate a newborn.
3. History of meconium in amniotic fluid would be considered a potential need to resuscitate a newborn.
4. Prematurity would be considered a potential need to resuscitate a newborn.
5. Significant intrapartum bleeding would be considered a potential need to resuscitate a newborn.
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