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Question 1:

A nurse is caring for a newborn who was born to a mother with diabetes mellitus.

The nurse should monitor the newborn for which of the following signs of hypoglycemia?

A. Jitteriness B. Weak cry C. Seizures D. All of the above

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Jitteriness is not the only sign of hypoglycemia in newborns.

It is one of the possible signs, but not the only one.

Choice B:

A weak cry is not the only sign of hypoglycemia in newborns.

It is one of the possible signs, but not the only one.

Choice C:

Seizures are not the only sign of hypoglycemia in newborns.

They are one of the possible signs, but not the only one.

Some of the risk factors for hypoglycemia in newborns are being born to a mother with diabetes, being small or large for gestational age, being preterm, having infection, or having metabolic or hormonal disorders.The normal range of blood sugar for newborns is usually between 47 and 150 mg/dL.

Choice D:

Hypoglycemia is a condition where the blood sugar level is too low.It can cause various signs and symptoms in newborns, such as jitteriness, weak cry, seizures, and more.

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Question 2:

A nurse is teaching a mother about prevention and recognition of hypoglycemia in her newborn.

Which of the following statements by the mother indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. “I should feed my baby every 2 to 3 hours.” B. “I should check my baby’s blood glucose level if he is not feeding well.” C. “I should keep my baby warm and close to me.” D. All of the above

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Feeding the baby every 2 to 3 hours helps maintain a stable blood glucose level and prevents hypoglycemia caused by skipping a meal or a snack.

Choice B:

The mother demonstrates an understanding of the teaching by stating that she should feed her baby every 2 to 3 hours, check her baby’s blood glucose level if he is not feeding well, and keep her baby warm and close to her.

These are all measures to prevent and recognize hypoglycemia in newborns.

Choice C:

These are all measures to prevent and recognize hypoglycemia in newborns.

Choice D:

These are all measures to prevent and recognize hypoglycemia in newborns.

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