The nurse is assessing a newborn and notes the skin has a dusky, blue color. What condition would the nurse suspect?
A) Jaundice
B) Dehydration
C) Cyanosis
D) Hypoglycemia
C
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If the newborn does not establish initial breathing, he or she turns blue or dusky, a condition known as cyanosis. In a newborn, the by-products of RBC damage (jaundice) can result in the accumulation of bilirubin in the skin, making the skin appear yellow. Dehydration is caused by vomiting and diarrhea and can lead to electrolyte imbalance. Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by decreased blood sugar.
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