A newborn who weighs 3900 grams is to receive 25mg/kg of Augmentin (Amoxicillin Clavulanate Potassium) q 24 hours.

The supply on hand is 125mg/5mL.

How many ml will the newborn receive in 24 hours? (Write in your answer).

Choice A rationale

During pregnancy, the body’s production of red blood cells usually increases to meet the increased demands of the growing fetus. Therefore, a drop in hematocrit is not typically due to insufficient red blood cell production.

Choice B rationale

While iron is essential during pregnancy, a reduction in hematocrit levels at 16 weeks' gestation is primarily due to increased plasma volume, rather than iron deficiency. Nutritional counseling may still be beneficial but isn't the primary explanation for this change.

Choice C rationale

A hematocrit level of 34% at 16 weeks is generally not considered indicative of a severe problem. Instead, it is a physiological response to increased plasma volume, known as dilutional anemia of pregnancy.

Choice D rationale

The primary reason for a lower hematocrit count during pregnancy is the increase in blood plasma volume, leading to dilutional anemia. This is a normal adaptation to pregnancy that ensures adequate blood flow to the fetus.

Choice A rationale

Rubella vaccination is contraindicated during pregnancy due to the risk of congenital rubella syndrome in the fetus. It should be administered postpartum if the client is non-immune.

Choice B rationale

Preterm labor is a concern at 28 weeks' gestation. Educating the client on signs and symptoms can help in early detection and management, potentially improving outcomes for both mother and baby.

Choice C rationale

Rh-negative mothers with a negative antibody screen should receive Rhogam at 28 weeks to prevent Rh sensitization. This is crucial to avoid hemolytic disease of the newborn in future pregnancies.

Choice D rationale

A positive urine analysis for leukocytes indicates a possible urinary tract infection. A clean catch urine culture is needed to identify the causative organism and guide appropriate antibiotic therapy.

Choice E rationale

The glucose challenge test result of 120 at 26 weeks is within normal limits, but a 3-hour diagnostic glucose tolerance test may be ordered if there's a high index of suspicion for gestational diabetes or other risk factors.

Choice F rationale

A blood transfusion is not indicated as the hemoglobin/hematocrit levels (11.0 mg/dl and 35%) are within acceptable limits for pregnancy.