When Evaluating the Preterm Infant,the Nurse Understands That Compared with the Term

question 14

Multiple Choice

When evaluating the preterm infant,the nurse understands that compared with the term infant,what information is important for the nurse to understand?

• A) Few blood vessels visible through the skin
• B) More subcutaneous fat
• C) Well-developed flexor muscles
• D) Greater surface area in proportion to weight

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Definitions:

Popliteal

Relating to the area behind the knee joint, where several important nerves and blood vessels pass.

Femoral

Relating to the femur or thigh bone, often used in medical contexts to describe related structures, procedures, or conditions.

Blood Viscosity

A measure of the thickness and stickiness of an individual's blood, impacting how blood flows through vessels.

Hematocrit

The proportion of red blood cells to the total blood volume, expressed as a percentage, which is a key indicator of blood health.