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A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 30 minutes old. After reviewing the information in the newborn's medical record, which of the following complications should the nurse identify as posing the greatest risk?

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A. Meconium aspiration syndrome ✓ Correct Answer

B. Meconium ileus

C. Cold stress

D. Hypoglycemia

E. Jaundice due to color of amniotic fluid

Correct Answer:

Meconium aspiration syndrome

Rationale:

None

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Category: RN - Nursing Exam(s)
Subcategory: General Exams
Domain: GE - MATERNAL & NEWBORN
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A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 30 minutes old. After reviewing the information in the newborn's medical record, which of the following complications should the nurse identify as posing the greatest risk?

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A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 30 minutes old. After reviewing the information in the newborn's medical record, which of the following complications should the nurse identify as posing the greatest risk?

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A nurse is caring for a client with preeclampsia who is being treated with IV magnesium sulfate. The client's respiratory rate is 101min and deep-tendon reflexes are absent. What action should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postpartum, is breastfeeding, and reports nipple soreness.Which of the following measures should the nurse suggest to reduce discomfort during breastfeeding? (Select all that apply.)

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